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SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS CREW MEMBERS GATHER TO DISCUSS THE FINAL MISSION TO THE HUBBLE TELESCOPE
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SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS CREW MEMBERS GATHER TO DISCUSS THE FINAL MISSION TO THE HUBBLE TELESCOPE
9/16/2014
 
CONTACT: The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Luke Sacks – 646-381-5282 / lsacks@intrepidmuseum.org
 
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SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS CREW MEMBERS
GATHER TO DISCUSS THE FINAL MISSION TO THE
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE AT THE INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE
MUSEUM ON NOVEMBER 12TH
 
Event marks the first crew reunion for the public since their voyage on the Space Shuttle Atlantis.
 
 
Hubble Space Telescope. (Photo credit: NASA)
 

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space museum will host a historic talk with crew members of the Space Shuttle Atlantis titled Last Mission to Hubble on Wednesday, November 12th,  2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue) in Manhattan. The conversation is part of the Intrepid’s HUBBLE@25 temporary exhibit opening on October 23rd, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope.

When Space Shuttle Atlantis launched in May 2009, all involved knew the repair mission would be the final visit to Hubble – the last chance to upgrade its systems and install new equipment, including a new wide-field camera, and if successful, ensure its operational future for years to come.

Join STS-125 mission commander Scott D. Altman; pilot Gregory C. Johnson; and mission specialists Mike Massimino, Megan McArthur and Michael Good; along with moderator Charlie Gibson, journalist and former ABC news anchor, for this special reunion – the first time the members of the crew will be reunited to speak to the public about their experiences on Space Shuttle Atlantis. Learn first-hand about the mission’s remarkable achievements, including setting a new record for spacewalking – 36 hours and 56 minutes during five spacewalks.

Tickets will go on sale to the public on October 1st, and to Intrepid Museum members on September 29th at Intrepidmuseum.org. Space for the event is limited. This event is $20 for the general public and $10 for Intrepid Museum members.

Please note that the panelists will not be available to autograph any memorabilia at this event.

DATE:   Wednesday, November 12
TIME:   6:30 p.m.
COST:   $20 for public
$10 for Intrepid Museum members
LOCATION:   Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Allison & Howard Lutnick Theatre
Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue)
Manhattan
     
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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Museum Hours:
April 1 – October 31:
Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM  

November 1 – March 31:
Monday-Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Museum Cost of Admission:
Adult: $24.00
Seniors and College Students: $20.00
Youth 7-17: $19.00
Veterans: $17.00
Child 3-6: $12.00
Active Military, Retired Military and Children Under 3: Free  

Tickets are available for purchase on the Intrepid’s website, www.intrepidmuseum.org.

Location:
Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue), Manhattan  

Public Transportation:

Directions by NYC Metro Bus:
Take cross-town buses west. M34 (34th Sts), M42 (42nd St.) or M-50 (49th St.) to 12th Ave. and Hudson River. Intrepid is a short walk North from the M34 and M42. The M50 drops off immediately in front of the Intrepid.

Directions by NYC Metro Subway:
Take the A, C, E, N, Q, R, S, 1, 2, 3 or 7 train to 42nd St., then walk or take the M-42 West Bus to Hudson River (12th Ave). Walk North to Intrepid.

Directions from Water:

Take New York Water Taxi to Pier 84 and walk a block north to the Intrepid Museum. Or from New Jersey take the New York Waterway to Midtown (38th Street) and walk north on 12th Ave to the museum.

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