Exploring Space Lectures - Exploring Space Lectures: Space Weather and the Solar Connection - Lectur

7:30 pm: Meet the Lecturer

8:00 pm: Lecture begins

Dr. Tom Bogdan, Director of NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, will provide an overview of how space weather can affect our advanced technologies-based global economy. The Center is the official source for our Nation's space weather prediction, forecast, and warning services. It operates 24/7 and is one of a handful of National Critical Systems operated by the National Weather Service. Using real-time data from a variety of sources, his staff provides space weather guidance that is critical for the safety and success of our most advanced technologies; including space exploration missions; homeland security and national defense; telecommunications satellites; air transportation communications; and the national power grid infrastructure.

The Exploring Space Lectures are made possible by the generous support of NASA, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. and Aerojet.

Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater
National Mall Building
Admission: Free, Tickets Required