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Jan
05
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Jan
05
Fri
Learn/Aprender :: Lecture-Talk/Conferencia
Who Won the Space Race
5:00 PM
Oaxaca Lending Library
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TALK: WHO WON THE SPACE RACE?
Presented by Tira Shubart

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 / 5 PM

Spurred initially on by the cold war, a thirst for propaganda victories and a drive to develop rockets for military aims, space flight has transformed our lives. From the moment Sputnik orbited the earth to the landing of Apollo 11 on the moon, the space race has been compelling and myth making — but who really won? This talk includes some fascinating stories about the Cold War and personal tales of the astronauts and cosmonauts who went into space—and how science fiction contributed to the space race. Video and photographs are included in the talk.

Tira Shubart is London based journalist who has covered stories in over fifty countries worldwide. She also trains journalists for the BBC and other international broadcasters around the world. Her hobby is astrophysics and space and she works as a volunteer at the Science Museum where she gives talks on space and other topics. Tira has also worked with the European Space Agency and interviewed many astronauts and cosmonauts. She has given talks at many venues over the years including the Royal Geographical Society (where she is a Fellow), journalist colleges in Europe and Africa and cruise ships.

Payment either at the OLL front desk or on the OLL Event page https://www.oaxlibrary.org/online-store. Members: 90, Non-members:130
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Age Group: All Ages
Venue: Oaxaca Lending Library
Address: 519 Pino Suarez Centro, Oaxaca, Oaxaca 68000
Phone: 951 518 7077

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