NASA's Celestial Voyage Lands in Panama

In an extraordinary event that promises to bring the wonders of space closer to the people of Panama, the United States Embassy in Panama has announced the imminent arrival of two distinguished scientists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA JPL). Dr. Erika Podest and Peter Falcon, both renowned experts in their respective fields, are set to embark on a captivating journey across Panama from October 11th to 15th as part of the "NASA en Panamá" tour.

The primary aim of this exceptional event is to bridge the gap between Panama's residents and these internationally acclaimed scientists. During their stay, Dr. Erika Podest and Peter Falcon will generously share their extensive knowledge and experiences with eager audiences.

What sets this event apart is that all the scheduled activities are entirely free of charge, making them accessible to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. This unprecedented opportunity promises to be an exhilarating experience for everyone involved.

Here's a breakdown of the scientists' visit schedule in Panama:

Wednesday, October 11 - Panama

• 9:00 a.m. - Panama American Center in Ciudad del Saber

• Teacher's Training: Resources and demonstrations from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to inspire your classroom.
• Register at the link in the @panamaamericancenter bio.

• 12:30 p.m. - Panama American Center in Ciudad del Saber

• Space Workshop for Kids: Explore space alongside NASA scientists.

Thursday, October 12 - David

• 9:00 a.m. - Parque Metropolitano de David

• Rocket Testing and Aerospace Fair: Witness the launch of a rocket from the 2023 Latin American Astronomy and Astronautics Olympiad @olaa.astro.

• 11:00 a.m. - Federal Mall de David

• Aerospace Bazaar: Storytelling, planetarium, experiments, games, and more with NASA scientists.

• 3:00 p.m. - Federal Mall de David

• Dialogue with NASA: Discover the stories of NASA scientists and their challenges.

• 4:00 p.m. - Federal Mall de David

• Closing Ceremony of the 2023 Latin American Astronomy and Astronautics Olympiad @olaa.astro.

Saturday, October 14 - Panama

• 11:00 a.m. - Ciudad Del Saber

• Globe Eclipse Event - Observe the annular solar eclipse with experts from NASA's GLOBE Program.

Sunday, October 15 - Colón

• 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Colón 2000

• Family Astro Fair: Storytelling, planetarium, experiments, games, and more with NASA scientists.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to delve into the realm of science and space exploration alongside NASA experts. We look forward to welcoming you to one of these thrilling events!

Source: TVN-2 | Source: Telemetro