Where the Sky Ends...and Space Begins
Event Date:
Monday, June 11, 2012
Event Webpage:
Event Description:
The nationally acclaimed exhibit 'Black Holes: Space Warps and Time Twists' occurs on the main floor. Upstairs, we feature 'Women in Aerospace,' developed in conjunction with Prof Dava Newman of MIT - featuring the careers of four women, of varied ethnicity, who work as engineers and scientists at NASA. This exhibit also features a display of an actual prototype of the BioSuit concept Dr. Newman is developing for future human exploration of Mars and the moon. Hands-on exhibits about atmospheric pressure and Mars robotic activities will furthur engage visitors.
Event Type:
Exhibit
Open to the General Public?:
Yes
Topic:
Human Exploration and Operations, Mars
Mission:
ISS - International Space Station
Event Location:
Explorationworks Science Center
995 Carousel Way
Helena, Montana 59601United States
Additional Comments:
The ExplorationWorks exhibits running through this summer and fall are all about space.
The exploration of Black Holes occurs on an intergalactic scale.
The Women in Aerospace exhibit addresses the skills and workforce diversity critical to allowing humans to explore our solar system.
Together, these exhibits will stimulate a wide variety of questions and explorations in our visitors.