Intrepid Museum
Virtual Astronomy Live
Exercise in space
Past EVENT
Thursday, July 15, 2021
5:30 PM EST
How do Athletic Trainers get astronauts ready? Learn about exercise in space, the science behind it and the importance of healthy living in space. Hear from NASA athletic trainer Bruce Nieschwitz and former astronauts Mike Massimino and Garrett Reisman as they talk about the physical challenges astronauts face during their time in space, from navigating cumbersome uniforms to thriving in zero gravity situations. They will also talk about the importance of training ahead of time to ensure the safety of the astronaut at all times.
A Pre-show will take place at 5:00pm EST: T-38 Talon Talk with Curator of Aviation and Aircraft Restoration, Eric Boehm from the Intrepid Museum.
The event is hosted and co-produced by John “Das” Galloway, founder of the Kerbal Space Academy.
This program is supported through a NASA Cooperative Agreement awarded to the New York Space Grant Consortium.
Participants
Michael Massimino
Former NASA astronaut, Professor Columbia University, School of Engineering and Sr. Advisor Space Programs, Intrepid Museum.
Garrett Reisman
Former NASA astronaut, former director of Space Operations, SpaceX, current Professor, USC, School of Engineering
Bruce Nieschwitz
Athletic Trainer and a member of the Astronaut Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation team at NASAs Johnson Space Center.
John “Das”Galloway
Host and Producer
“Das” is a science outreach communicator who specializes in live, interactive video content. He is the creator of the Kerbal Space Academy, where he uses video games as a tool to start science and engineering conversations with viewers of all ages, and VECTORS Virtual Field Trips, which brings real-time interactive video to museums, events, and historical locations. “Das” also serves as a host and producer for NASASpaceflight.com.
Produced by Intrepid Museum in partnership with Kerbal Space Academy and Egress Productions, LLC.