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WHAT: “Scott Kelly: A Year in Space”
WHEN: Tuesday, May 24 at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 W. Second St., downtown Dayton.
TICKETS: Ticket Center Stage, located inside the Schuster, or by calling 937-228-3630 or 888-228-3630 and online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.
What would it be like to live in space for a year?
Find out from Capt. Scott Kelly. The NASA astronaut, who just returned to Earth on March 1 after almost a full year aboard the International Space Station, will be in Dayton on May 24 to share his experience and life insights.
The Victoria Theatre Association will present "Scott Kelly: A Year in Space" as part of the Projects Unlimited Star Attractions Series at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
“We are proud to present Captain Scott Kelly at the Schuster Center on May 24, 2016. When I was presented with the opportunity to have Captain Kelly at the Schuster Center so soon after his historic voyage, I knew this was a perfect event for our Dayton and Miami Valley audience. We have an amazing heritage of aviation in our community from the Wright Brothers through to the present day aviators at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and that will make Captain Kelly’s presentation even more special. He is a true American hero whose story will inspire all of us.” said Ken Neufeld, President and CEO, Victoria Theatre Association.
Kelly’s historic NASA mission lays the groundwork for future space travel and exploration. Time magazine included Kelly among “The 100 Most Influential People” of 2015. Writing for Time, former U.S. Senator John Glenn (D-Ohio), the first American to orbit the Earth, explains the significance of Kelly’s accomplishment:
“Scott Kelly’s yearlong mission aboard the International Space Station is indeed worthy of special note and attention. We need to know much more about human reaction to long-term spaceflight before any deeper exploratory missions can be planned. But what may be of greater significance to all of us here on Earth is research into the remarkable similarities between how the body changes in zero-G and how it changes as a result of ordinary aging. If we learn more about one, we could apply that same knowledge toward arresting both.”
Glenn continues: “We started this type of research when I returned to space in 1998, and I am very glad it is being continued with this mission. Scott’s willingness to devote a year of his life in cooperation with his identical twin brother Mark, who will remain on Earth, may have a profound impact on all of us.”
The Kellys are the only siblings to have traveled in space. Because the twins are genetically the same, scientists can compare them to learn how long-term space travel affects the human body and emotions. Both are former Navy test pilots.
As the Schuster Center, Scott Kelly will talk about his unique experience in space. He will also share personal stories about facing challenges and testing his own limits as well as offer personal insight into teamwork, leadership and making choices in life. Earlier this month, Kelly announced his retirement from NASA, effective April 1.
“Scott Kelly: A Year in Space” is sponsored by WHIO-TV and WHIO Radio. “We are thrilled for News Center 7 and WHIO Radio to be part of the Capt. Scott Kelly event at the Schuster Center,” said Nick Roberts, vice president of Marketing at Cox Media Group Ohio. “It’s a great honor for Dayton to host Capt. Kelly, especially considering our rich history in innovation and exploration.”
WHIO-TV Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell will emcee the event.
Tickets go on sale Monday, March 28, at 10 a.m., and start at $25. Meet & Greet tickets are $90 with an opportunity to meet Captain Kelly after the presentation.
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