Science of Opportunity on the International Space Station

Join us July 9 as NASA Astronaut Donald R. Pettit shares his experiences on the International Space Station and how those missions have been opportunities for scientific discovery.

A veteran of four spaceflights, Pettit has spent 590 days in space over three decades. Most recently, during a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station, he conducted research on topics including in-orbit metal 3D printing, water sanitization, plant growth and fire behavior. Few people have witnessed the process of scientific discovery from such a unique vantage point, and Pettit will share those insights with our guests.

Sunrise Science

• Who: Donald R. Pettit
• When: Thursday, July 9, 8 a.m.
• Where: Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

Registration Information

Sunrise Science begins at 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. so you can grab a complimentary cup of coffee to enjoy during the talk. Each presentation includes time for audience questions at the end. The event will conclude by 9 a.m. so you can continue on with your day, but with a little extra science to fill your cup of knowledge!

Sunrise Science events are free. Tickets are capped due to fixed seating in The Dome. Guests will be asked to fill all available seats.

All guests, including members, should make a reservation on the Science Museum’s website prior to the event. Tickets will only be available at the door if the event is not sold out. If you reserved tickets and can’t attend, please contact Guest Services at [email protected] or 804.864.1400 so we can make those spaces available for other guests.

Science Museum exhibitions are not open during Sunrise Science events.