Exploring Space Series: Lunar Gateway
Join us for a fun evening out and enjoy a planetarium show, a special guest lecture, and some demonstrations, as we take a closer look at the proposed Lunar Gateway project
Date/Time: Jan 20 2022, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre | Event calendar1100 Chestnut St
Age: 14+
Tickets
Cost: $9.98
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Join us in-person or on Zoom.
Humans are going back to the Moon, and will be staying there for long term visits.
Join us for a fun evening out and enjoy a planetarium show, a special guest lecture, and some demonstrations, as we take a closer look at the proposed Lunar Gateway project. If you can't make it in person connect through Zoom to watch the lecture portion of the evening (from 8:00pm-9:00pm).
The Lunar Gateway is going to be a small space station that will orbit the Moon and serve as a communication hub, science laboratory, living quarters for astronauts who will explore the Moon's south pole, and be a staging point for future deep space exploration. The space station will be developed by NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
Tickets to attend in person are $14+ taxes and fees, and on Zoom $8+ taxes and fees.
This is event is recommended for attendees ages 13+.
ACCESSING THE EVENT:
There are 2 ways to participate:
1) Join us in-person (from 6:00pm-9:00pm) and come to the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre for the presentation. Reserve your seat on Eventbrite, capacity is limited.
2) Zoom – watch the lecture portion of the event virtually (from 8:00pm-9:00pm).
LINK TO ZOOM LIVE STREAM: An email will be sent from the Eventbrite platform with a link to access the live stream before the lecture starts on January 20th.
EVENT SCHEDULE (IN-PERSON VISITORS)
6:00pm – doors open
6:00pm - 6:45pm – explore the Cosmic Courtyard Gallery and watch a live science demonstration
7:00pm – Exploring the Lunar Gateway – Planetarium Show
8:00pm – Lecture
9:00pm-9:30pm – visit the Observatory (visibility is weather dependent)
VISITING THE SPACE CENTRE
The safety of all visitors and staff is our priority. We want to welcome you in a safe and comfortable environment.
Please arrive early to allow time for check-in.
PLEASE NOTE: All attendees will be REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE MASK. We will have disposable masks available if you need one. We will be requiring proof of vaccination for visitors over 12 years of age.
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