Lecture highlights space research in the North Feb. 21
February 17, 2012
Access to space has been slow and expensive. However, a new trend among research institutions
encourages innovative ways to perform space exploration. Alaska is in a unique position
for rocketry and satellite research. With two fully operational rocket ranges available
and an advantageous geographic location, scientists are looking to the Far North to
get instruments into space quickly and economically.
On Feb. 21 at 7 p.m., Bob McCoy will discuss the rocketry research opportunities in
Alaska. McCoy, the director of the Geophysical Institute, will present “Space Research from Alaska Spaceports” in the Westmark Gold Room.
The lecture will be the fourth installment in the 20th annual Science for Alaska Lecture
Series.
Science for Alaska 2012 is sponsored by the Geophysical Institute and Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. The
series runs on Tuesdays through Mar. 6, 2012 and is free to the public.
Hands-on activities for all ages begin at 6:30 p.m. inside the Gold Room. Families
are welcome.