| Event ID: | 20 |
| Contact Name: | Kerrie Dougherty |
| Contact Email: | kerried@phm.gov.au |
| Contact Phone: | 61-2- 92170204 |
| Organization: | Powerhouse Museum |
| Event Web Site: | #http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/whatson/space-ann |
| Dates: | 10th October 2007 to 10th October 2007 |
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| Type: | Public |
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| Country: | Australia |
| State/Province: | NSW |
| City: | Sydney |
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| Location: | Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St, Ultimo |
| Event Name: | 50th Years of Spaceflight: the highlights |
| Event Description: | 12.30 pm Kerrie Dougherty, Curator, Space Technology, Powerhouse Museum,To celebrate the 50th anniversary of spaceflight, Kerrie Dougherty, will present an overview of 50 years of achievements in space exploration and utilisation. From the launch of the world's first satellite, Sputnik 1, in 1957, to the construction of the International Space Station in 2007, from exploring the Moon and planets to peering into the farthest reaches of the universe with space telescopes, this talk will highlight the exciting and significant space achievements that have turned science fiction into reality! |
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| Report on the Results: | As part of the Powerhouse Museum's regular weekday lunchtime lecture program, this talk drew an audience well above average. As it took place within the local school holidays there were many family groups in attendance, with many interetsing questions being asked by young people. |
| Attendance: | 50 |
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| Media Impressions: | 500000 |
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