Sunday, September 10, 2006

Astronaut Charles Bolden to Land on Bonaire

In November, 2006, former NASA Astronaut Charles Bolden will visit Bonaire to speak to local school children.  Astronaut Bolden flew four space missions from 1986 to 1994 and was commander of the Discovery crew that launched the Hubble Space Telescope.  In May, 2006, he was inducted into the U.S. Astronauts Hall of Fame.

The astronaut is especially interested in meeting school children while on Bonaire and talking with them about his experiences and his belief in setting and meeting personal goals.  He will answer any questions the children want to ask him. Just before the visit from the astronaut there will be essay and poster contests for all age school children. 

Times and locations of Astronaut Bolden’s meetings with the school children, the media and the public will be announced in October.  It is planned for the astronaut to meet with all sixth class students, many SGB students, as well as separate presentations at Jong Bonaire, UniCollege, and Pelikaan School. There will also be an evening presentation for the entire community. Parents are invited to bring any students who did not have a chance to see the astronaut in school to the community session.  For additional information, click here.  (Source:  Event Organizers)