Join us for November’s episode of the Thought Leader Series, presented by UTMB Health, as we explore the technology and strategies driving the next frontier of space exploration in ” Engineering the Future of Space with TransAstra.”

See how TransAstra’s innovations tackle sustainability challenges and enable space-based industries’ growth!

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Celebrate the vibrant culture and rich history of the Latinx community with NASA professionals and pioneers in our October Thought Leader Series, presented by UTMB Health. Join us online as we reflect on this inspiring panel discussion in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month!

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This month’s episode of the Thought Leader Series, presented by UTMB Health, takes us on an inspiring journey through space with “Space for Art.”

Discover how the Space for Art team blends the wonders of space exploration with the transformative power of art to unite the world and foster healing.

Don’t miss this passionate panel discussion as the Space for Art team shares their mission of hope and unity!

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In this month’s episode of the Thought Leader Series, presented by UTMB Health, we venture into the fascinating world of space law.

As humanity pushes further into the cosmos, the legal frameworks that govern our activities must adapt to new challenges and opportunities.

Join leading experts as they explore the history, complexities and future directions of the laws that will shape our journey among the stars.

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This month’s episode of the Thought Leader Series, presented by UTMB Health, honors the anniversary of Apollo 11 with insights from part of the crew who helped make the historic mission a success in ‘”Apollo 11: Stories from Mission Control.”

This stellar panel includes Flight Director Gene Kranz, Integrated Communications Officer (INCO) Tom Hanchett, INCO Ed Fendell, and Flight Activities Officer (FAO) Spencer Gardner.

Hear from these four lunar legends as they revisit the journey and approach that allowed them to make one giant leap for mankind.

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This month’s installment of the Thought Leader Series features a mission dedicated to making the invisible visible in “NASA’s PACE Mission: Unveiling Earth’s Oceans,” presented by UTMB Health.

Join us for a look at the PACE mission’s focus on the interactions between Earth’s atmospheric and oceanic systems and discover how experts identify and interpret data.

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This month’s installment of the Thought Leader Series delves into Earth’s extremes with “Polar Operations: Exploring Health Care in Extreme Environments,” presented by UTMB Health.

This recording is from a special presentation we hosted on Thursday, May 23 and features a distinguished panel of UTMB experts in polar medical operations, aerospace medicine and human physiology. Our panelists discussed their experiences providing medical care in the world’s most extreme environments and explored the implications of Earth’s weather for life in space.

Join us to discover their experience managing healthcare challenges in harsh conditions and the invaluable lessons they offer for the future of human spaceflight.

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This month’s installment of the Thought Leader Series, presented by UTMB Health, offers a great example of aiming for the stars from America’s most experienced astronaut in “Peggy Whitson Axiom Flight Suit Reveal.”

On Monday, January 8, 2024, we hosted a special presentation at Space Center Houston for the unveiling of Peggy Whitson’s flight suit.

The discussion delved into Whitson’s incredible journey, from her humble beginnings to her pivotal role as Director of Human Spaceflight for Axiom Space and beyond. 

Tune in to hear her tale of success and discover the lessons she learned on her journey to become an accomplished astronaut.

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From field recovery to the sample distribution process, hear from the scientists that are helping us learn about the nature of the universe and ourselves.  

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In January 2024, Space Center Houston in collaboration with National Geographic hosted a special screening event and panel discussion on the documentary “The Space Race.” This panel featured Black astronauts and aerospace legends, such as Artemis 2 NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Leland Melvin, Ed Dwight, alongside directors Lisa Cortes and Diego Hurtado de Mendoza.

The film “The Space Race” weaves together the stories of Black astronauts seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars, including Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden, among many others.

“The Space Race” is now available streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

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