Expedition Space: Reach for the Stars with Astronaut Ron Garan — SOLD OUT
Please note, this event is sold out.
Join former NASA astronaut Ron Garan for a talk suitable for all ages. Garan will share an awe-inspiring view of space and unbelievable stories from the International Space Station. Learn how seeing Earth from orbit changes your perspective forever and how impending eclipses continue to reveal deep truths about our planet’s rare place in the cosmos.
In this talk, you’ll discover:
- What astronauts experience during the thrilling 8-minute blast-off into orbit around Earth.
- Why the view of Earth takes your breath away when you finally reach the weightless wonder of space.
- What it’s like to see 16 sunrises every day while orbiting our planet.
- Why gazing down on Earth’s glittering atmosphere fills astronauts with wonder.
- How an elevated orbital perspective reveals humanity’s interconnectedness in a profound way.
Simultaneous ASL interpretation will be provided.
Tickets: $50 for nonmember adults; $40 for adult members; $35 for nonmember youth (3–18); $25 for member youth; includes planetarium ticket to Moonbase: The Next Step at 11:30am, 2pm, or 3:30pm.
Pre-order autographed copies of Ron Garan’s books at rongaran.com/hrm for pickup at the HRM on March 23. His books are also available for purchase in the Museum Shop.
This event is part of #HRMEclipse.
This project is supported by a Market New York grant awarded to the Hudson River Museum of Westchester from Empire State Development and I LOVE NY/New York State’s Division of Tourism through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
Programs featuring Ron Garan are generously sponsored by Betsy May Stern with additional support from Yolanda F. Johnson, Christina O’Neill, and Orange Bank & Trust Company.
About Ron Garan
Former NASA astronaut, serial entrepreneur, humanitarian, and highly decorated combat fighter pilot Ron Garan racked up 178 days in space and more than 71 million miles in 2,842 orbits around our planet. During that time, Garan conducted four spacewalks in support of the construction and maintenance of the International Space Station. Prior to those space journeys, he lived and conducted research on the bottom of the ocean in the world’s only undersea research laboratory, Aquarius. Before reaching the summit of his career, Ron, a former test pilot and graduate of the US Naval Test Pilot School, taught hundreds of elite fighter pilots how to “up their game” as a flight instructor at the prestigious USAF Fighter Weapons School, the Air Force version of Top Gun. Garan is also a graduate of Yonkers Public Schools!
Garan is the author of the critically acclaimed books, The Orbital Perspective, the recently released Floating in Darkness: A Journey of Evolution, and the children’s book Railroad to the Moon. Garan is celebrated not just for his exploration in space but also for his humanitarian contributions and extensive work in sustainable development around the world. Ron’s inspiring message about the orbital perspective inspires companies to rethink their approach to sustainable business and commit to finding sustainable solutions that will have a positive impact on their bottom line, our society, and our planet. Garan currently serves as CEO of ispace technologies U.S., inc., a global lunar resource development company specializing in designing, building, and operating lunar landers.
