NASA to Host Google+ Hangout from International Space Station
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The space station is one of the brightest objects in the sky. Image Credit: NASA
Ever wanted someone in space to answer your questions about life in orbit? Now, with the help of Google+ hangouts, and NASA, you’ll have your chance!
This first-ever event for NASA will connect fans of space exploration with the International Space Station on February 22nd. By utilizing the Google+ Hangout technology, NASA will connect fans with astronauts living and working on the ISS, orbiting 240 miles above the Earth.
NASA is seeking questions from space fans. To submit a video question, just upload a video clip of less than 30 seconds to YouTube with the hash tag #askAstro. Make sure you introduce yourself and provide your location! Submissions must be received by February 12th. 2013.
For more information on this historic Google+ hangout, visit NASA’s Google+ page at: https://plus.google.com/+NASA/posts
During the hangout, astronauts Kevin Ford, Chris Hadfield and Tom Marshburn will answer questions and provide insights about life aboard the station. You can follow Marshburn and Hadfield on Twitter at: @AstroMarshburn and @Cmdr_Hadfield.
NASA plans to hosting more hangouts in the future with astronauts on the ground and in space, along with scientists, engineers and agency managers.
Ray Sanders is a Sci-Fi geek, astronomer and blogger. Currently researching variable stars at Arizona State University, he writes for Universe Today, The Planetary Society blog, and his own blog, Dear Astronomer
2013-02-16 23:46:34
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