D and G Wild Science festival are giving you a chance to try on a replica Sokul space suit just like the one Tim Peake wore in the Soyuz rocket on his way up to the ISS.
*** Space Colonisation – a Public talk by Dr Ravi Singhal Tues May 3rd 2016 7-9pm Station Hotel, 49 Lovers’ Walk, Dumfries DG1 1LT.
Carolyn Yates, STEM ambassador D and G Wild Science festival who is hosting the vent told DGWGO “This is rare opportunity to hear this renowned space scientist. Explore the feasibility of human settlement on the Moon, Mars and beyond.
The International Space Station has provided a home in space, 220 miles above us, for the past 17 years. Space colonisation will take massive resources and better solutions for launching heavy payloads from Earth. Space tourism is already within reach. But the development of permanent colonies will take much longer.
In this talk, we will look at human aspects of permanent settlement in space. For example, how will the social and psychological needs of people in isolated colonies be met?”
The talk is suitable for public and older school pupils. No ticket needed.
