Space Mission Top 10
Keith Townsend
- Region:
- East Midlands
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Semi professional hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £75 plus travel
- Category:
- Science
- Updated:
- 11th November 2021
- Tagged:
There have been hundreds of fantastic space missions; choosing between them was far from easy, but some, for example the Apollo flights to the Moon in the 1960s and 70s, were an obvious choice. This is my take on Mankind's 10 most amazing achievements in the hostile and dangerous environment of space. It is partly based on technological excellence and achievement, but with an historical context as well. "And coming in at number 10 we have....."
Views: 403 | Enquiries: 0About Keith Townsend
I am an amateur astronomer, astronomical imager and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. I have been presenting astronomical themed talks for the last 10 years (as of 2021) and deliver a range of talks to a wide variety of groups and organisations, from Astronomical Societies, WI groups, U3A and Rotary, as well as public outreach and university associations. My talks can be viewed at www.astronomymatters.co.uk Since the advent of Covid19 I have also been presenting via Zoom and remain happy to do this.
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