
U.S. Human Spaceflight – Past, Present, and Future
Science Lecture at Tahoe Science Center
Posted By: UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center
Science Presentation
In 1961, NASA put the first American in space. Since then, U.S. astronauts have walked on the moon, piloted the Space Shuttle, and lived aboard the International Space Station. Join UC Davis professor and former NASA Astronaut Dr. Stephen Robinson as he explores the history of manned spaceflight, the challenges facing space exploration today, and what’s on the horizon for the future.
Registration Required
$5 in advance; $10 at the door
Refreshments and no-host bar 5:30 p.m., presentation begins at 6 p.m.
Please register for your seat at
https://tahoe.ucdavis.edu/events/
Presenter
Astronaut Stephen Robinson, a veteran of four space shuttle missions, is a professor in the UC Davis College of Engineering’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Robinson currently leads the UC Davis Center for Human/Robotics/Vehicle Integration and Performance (HRVIP Lab).