IUE - The Little Satellite that Could
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free, Tickets Required
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free, Tickets Required
6:30 p.m. Educational activities
7:00 p.m. NASA documentary: The Building of the Goddard Space Flight Center
7:30 p.m. Meet the Lecturer
8:00 p.m. Lecture
9:00 p.m. Telescope viewing, weather permitting
Andrea K. Dupree is a Senior Astrophysicist at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, part of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She has studied stars like the Sun with IUE and is past President of the American Astronomical Society. She has been active in deliberations over the future of astronomy.
The International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) was the first experiment to explore the full range of ultraviolet radiation from the universe, all of which are inaccessible from the ground. IUE trail blazed international collaborations in space, developed new observing paradigms, and paved the way for the Hubble Space Telescope.
This program is made possible by the generous support of NASA and Aerojet.
We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations. With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.
We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations. With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.