This summer, Commander Chris Ferguson led the final US shuttle mission to the International Space Station. When the shuttle returned on July 20th it marked the end of a 30-year NASA program.
 
Please join the NASTAR Foundation and The Franklin Institute in honoring Commander Ferguson and his many achievements. Commander Ferguson and The Franklin Institute’s Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts will take a look back at the final mission and also delve into a fascinating discussion on the future of the US space program.
 
This special event kicks off World Space Week 2011 and will take place on the evening of Tuesday, October 4th in The Franklin Institute’s Franklin Theater.
 
The event is free and open to the public.
 
Advance registration is recommended, please call 215-448-1254.
 
Note: Attendees should enter The Franklin Institute through Winter Street doors.
 

The NASTAR Foundation thanks the following sponsors for their support of this special event: