NASA Astronauts Bring Wonder of International Space Station to Indianapolis

Ever wonder what it's like to be an astronaut and to live and work in space? Find out directly from NASA astronauts who will be in theIndianapolisarea fromApril 24 to May 2as the agency shares the accomplishments, promise and opportunities for research aboard the International Space Station.

NASA astronautsAnna Fisher,Serena AunonandScott Tinglewill deliver presentations during the week. All include media availabilities.

In addition, the agency's newest exhibit, Destination Station, a multimedia exhibit showcasing what it's like to live aboard the International Space Station, is open to the public throughJune 29at the Indiana State Museum.

NASA engineer on the Z-2 spacesuit andPurdue UniversitygraduateIan Meginnisand NASA photographerMark Sowawill host a discussion from6-8 p.m.onApril 24at the Museum of Art inIndianapolis. They will discuss NASA's wearable technology and photography in support of the space station.

OnApril 26, as visitors learn more about our home planet atEarth DayIndiana, they also will have the opportunity to experience one of only eight moon rocks in the world that visitors can touch. Located at the White River State Park, NASA'sDriven to Exploremobile exhibit will be atEarth DayIndiana from11 a.m. to 4 p.m.TheEarth Dayfestivities are conveniently located near the Indiana State Museum so visitors can also take a look at the Destination Station exhibit.

Join Aunon, a medical doctor and member of the 2009 astronaut class, as she discusses "Staying Healthy and Fit in Space." Her presentation is fromnoon-2 p.m.April 26at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Exposition Hall for the WTHR Health and Fitness Expo. Aunon also will teach visitors how to "Train Like an Astronaut" at the Expo the following day,April 27. Various events will begin at11 a.m.

There will be a live, interactive television event with crew members now in space aboard the International Space Station onTuesday, April 29, at the Children's Museum ofIndianapolis. During the activities, which begin at9 a.m., attendees may ask Expedition 39 flight engineersRick Mastracchio,Steve SwansonandKoichi Wakataabout the progress of their mission.

At11 a.m.April 29, Aunon will participate in an Indianapolis Indians game at Victory Field. She will engage with the audience while showing video to promote human spaceflight and the benefits of the space station.

Aunon also will give a presentation for the public beginning at 5:30 p.m,April 29, at the Indiana State Museum. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session and an opportunity for astronaut autographs.

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NASA Astronauts Bring Wonder of International Space Station to Indianapolis