to the moon and to the he planets beyond
The History and Future of Space Exploration: A Linda Hall Library Lecture Series
The Linda Hall Library commemorates the 40th anniversary of Apollo XI, the 50th anniversary of Project Mercury, and the International Year of Astronomy by bringing to Kansas City veteran astronauts and eminent scientists. Our distinguished speakers will discuss the past 50 years of spaceflight and the future of space exploration. All lectures will be held in the Main Reading Room at 7 p.m. The series is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Reservations are required.
This lecture series is made possible through the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hebenstreit and Dr. James and Francie Flynn.
Earth rise from the moon

Bullet point  09-02-09: A Rationale for a Return to the Moon, and Soon!
          Apollo 17 Astronaut Harrison Schmitt

Bullet point  09-09-09: Finding Our Origins: The Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes.
          Five-time Shuttle Astronaut Steve Hawley & NASA Astrophysicist Jonathan Gardner

Bullet point  09-16-09: Planetology: Unlocking the Secrets of the Solar System.
          Four-time Shuttle Astronaut Tom Jones & Planetary Scientist Ellen Stofan

Bullet point  09-23-09: Lone Eagles: America's First Orbital Spaceflights.
          Mercury 7 Astronaut Scott Carpenter with Thomas Mallon & Kris Stoever