November 18 19, 2011

NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM

A symposium presented by the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation and the National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian

FRIDAY, November 18
8 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

LOCKHEED MARTIN IMAX THEATER, FIRST FLOOR

all systems go! film screening and panel discussion

SATURDAY, November 19
9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Noon 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5 p.m.

MOVING BEYOND EARTH EXHIBITION, GALLERY 113, FIRST FLOOR

liftoff! a keynote address first stage: getting off the planet second stage: living and working in space third stage: our human future in space summary and closing remarks

SATURDAY, All-Day Activities

10 a.m. 3 p.m. TBA

family programs book signings

OCCURRING THROUGHOUT THE MUSEUM

NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM STORE, FIRST FLOOR

WELCOME
We are delighted you have joined us for the New Perspectives on Invention and Innovation symposium. Since 1995, this event has brought together historians, inventors, practitioners, and diverse audiences to explore themes in invention and innovation. This year, the Lemelson Center and the National Air and Space Museum have partnered to produce Moving Beyond Earth: Innovations in Space. The Museums mission to educate and inspire while commemorating aerospace history resonates strongly with the Centers goals of exploring invention and encouraging creativity. 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of human spaceflight. With the end of the space shuttle era, the recent success of several interplanetary robotic missions, and the steady emergence of a commercial space industry, we are in the midst of a critical period in our approach to space. Thus, our symposium brings together a variety of speakers to discuss invention and technology in the context of space history and exploration. Saturdays program also will feature family-oriented educational activities occurring throughout the Museum. We would like to thank our speakers for sharing their expertise, and you, our audience, for bringing your interest, insights, and questions to these activities.

Arthur Molella

Director, Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation National Museum of American History

Chair, Space History Division National Air and Space Museum

Paul Ceruzzi

FRIDAY, November 18 8 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

LOCKHEED MARTIN IMAX THEATER, FIRST FLOOR

WELCOME REMARKS
Peter Jakab Associate Director for Collections and Curatorial Affairs, National Air and Space Museum Marc Pachter Interim Director, National Museum of American History

all systems go! film screening and panel discussion

Director Michael Potter presents his 2008 documentary, Orphans of Apollo, followed by a panel discussion. The film tells the true story of MirCorp, a group of entrepreneurs who succeeded briefly in operating the Russian space station Mir as a business venture, thereby launching the commercial space industry.

PANELISTS:
Michael Potter is the director of Orphans of Apollo. Jeffrey Manber is the managing director of Nanoracks, LLC, and the former CEO of MirCorp. Alan Ladwig is NASAs deputy associate administrator for public outreach.

MODERATOR:
Roger Launius is a senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum.

1926
Robert Goddard launches the first liquid-fueled rocket.

SATURDAY, November 19 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

MOVING BEYOND EARTH EXHIBITION GALLERY 113, FIRST FLOOR

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Howard McCurdy is a professor of public administration and policy at American University and an authority on space history and policy.

liftoff! a keynote address

Howard McCurdy sets the stage by providing an overview of the role of technological innovation in the past, present, and future of space exploration. In his wide-ranging presentation, McCurdy will explore innovations in space from a variety of perspectives, including history, technology, economics, public policy, and human culture.

MODERATOR:
Arthur Molella is the director of the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the National Museum of American History.

1961
First human space flights Yuri Gagarin (Soviet Union) and Alan Shepard (United States, pictured).

PANELISTS:
Michael Neufeld is a curator in the Division of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum and a leading authority on the history of rocketry. John Logsdon is professor emeritus in the Department of Political Science and International Affairs and the founding director of the Space Policy Institute at George Washington University. Ken Bowersox is a former astronaut and the vice president for astronaut safety and mission assurance at Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX).

10:30 a.m. Noon

MOVING BEYOND EARTH EXHIBITION GALLERY 113, FIRST FLOOR

first stage: getting off the planet

First and foremost, how do we overcome the Earths gravity? This panel addresses the topic of space access and examines the historical and cutting-edge innovations that are essential for leaving the planet and entering space. Topics include the history of rockets and their limitations; government and commercial launch systems; and the various policy alternatives for pursuing a future, long-term presence in space.

MODERATOR:
Joyce Bedi is a senior historian with the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the National Museum of American History.

1:30 p.m. 3 p.m.

MOVING BEYOND EARTH EXHIBITION GALLERY 113, FIRST FLOOR

second stage: living and working in space

What are the various technical challenges of supporting human beings in space? This panel addresses the physical and psychological rigors of space travel and the innovations that make this endeavor possible. Topics include the life-support technologies built into spacecraft and space suits; food, sanitation, and hygiene; and the interpersonal dynamics of living and working in an extreme environment.

PANELISTS:
Matthew Hersch is a space historian and a lecturer in history and sociology of science at the University of Pennsylvania. Amy Foster is an associate professor of history at the University of Central Florida and an authority on the experiences of women in the American astronaut corps. Pablo de Len is a senior research associate in the Department of Space Studies and director of the Space Suit Laboratory at the University of North Dakota.

MODERATOR:
Cathleen Lewis is a curator in the Division of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum.

1969

Apollo 11 the first moon landing.

The Space Shuttle program begins with the launch of Columbia, STS-1.

1981

industry; operations in low earth orbit versus deep-space exploration; the colonization of the moon, Mars, and beyond; and the merits of human versus robotic missions.

PANELISTS:
George Nield is the associate administrator for Commercial Space Transportation at the Federal Aviation Administration. Tom Jones is a planetary scientist, former astronaut, and author.

3:15 p.m. 4:45 p.m.

MOVING BEYOND EARTH EXHIBITION GALLERY 113, FIRST FLOOR

third stage: our human future in space

What are the prospects for our human future in space? This panel examines the question from a variety of perspectives, including technology, economics, public policy, and foreign relations. Topics include the evolving role of government and the emerging commercial space

Haym Benaroya is a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Rutgers University and an expert in space systems engineering.

MODERATOR:
Eric S. Hintz is a historian with the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the National Museum of American History.

1986
Construction begins on Mir the Soviet space station.

4:45 p.m. 5 p.m.

MOVING BEYOND EARTH EXHIBITION GALLERY 113, FIRST FLOOR

summary and closing remarks

SPEAKER:
Margaret Weitekamp is a curator in the Division of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum.

1990
The Hubble Space Telescope is deployed.

SATURDAY, November 19 10 a.m. 3 p.m.

ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES OCCURRING THROUGHOUT THE MUSEUM

family programs
build a Mars base using recyclable materials experiment with flying gyroscopes create and test your own spacecraft in a

vertical wind tunnel

make a zero-G hydroponic garden see futuristic LEGO spacecraft presented by the Washington Metro Area LEGO Users Group
SOUTH LOBBY, FIRST FLOOR

learn how spacesuits are made presented by ILC Dover

SPACE RACE EXHIBITION, GALLERY 114, FIRST FLOOR

SATURDAY, November 19 scheduled activities 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

EXPLORING THE PLANETS EXHIBITION GALLERY 207, SECOND FLOOR

story time featuring a space-themed book for children

11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

SPACE RACE EXHIBITION, GALLERY 114, FIRST FLOOR

presentation by former NASA astronaut Pam Melroy (Colonel, USAF Ret.)

1998
International Space Station begins operations.

SATURDAY, November 19 times TBA

NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM STORE, FIRST FLOOR

book signings
Featuring books by symposium speakers

National Air and Space Museum

The Smithsonian Institutions National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics. For more information, visit nasm.si.edu.

2011

Space shuttle Atlantis, STS-135, completes the final space shuttle mission with a nighttime landing.

The Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
The Smithsonians Lemelson Center is dedicated to exploring invention in history and encouraging inventive creativity in young people. The Center is supported by the Lemelson Foundation, a private philanthropy established by one of our nations most prolific inventors, Jerome Lemelson, and his family. For more information, visit invention.smithsonian.org.