FROM:           THE INTREPID SEA, AIR, & SPACE MUSEUM
Pier 86; West 46th Street and 12th Avenue at Hudson River Park

CONTACT:    Rubenstein Communications, Inc., Public Relations

Join NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, NASA’s “Mohawk Guy,” JPL Systems Engineer Bobak Ferdowski, and NASA Deputy Director of Science Communication Michelle Thaller, as they discuss how NASA is turning science fiction into reality at the panel discussion To Boldly Go With NASA on Saturday, September 3rd from 3:00pm-4:00pm at the Intrepid Museum located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue).  

Mars, as a future human destination, is continually getting closer.  Humans now live and work in space full-time on the International Space Station.  Scientists are exploring potentially life-harboring worlds in our solar system and discovering thousands of new planets orbiting distant stars. NASA's Kris Brown will moderate a panel made up of some of NASA's best and brightest—including an astronaut back from 141 days on the International Space Station and some of the top minds working on interplanetary exploration initiatives—all discussing the future of manned space exploration, to Mars and beyond.

Panel is free with general admission to the Museum.  For more information, please visit www.intrepidmuseum.org.

                        DATE:                       Saturday, September 3

                        TIME:                        3:00pm–4:00pm

                        LOCATION:             Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
                                                            Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue)
                                                            Manhattan
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About the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. Through exhibitions, educational programming and the foremost collection of technologically groundbreaking aircraft and vessels, visitors of all ages and abilities are taken on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery.

The Intrepid Museum fulfills its mission to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth by connecting them to history through hands-on exploration while bridging the future by inspiring innovation.

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