SPEAKER
Colonel William McArthur
U.S. Army Aviator & NASA Astronaut (retired)
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Overview
Some believe that space exploration over the next few decades will change the face of global politics. Already competition between the United States, China, and Russia in space is having consequences for us here on Earth. In March of this year the U.S. House Intelligence Committee became alarmed when they discovered that Russia was developing a space-based anti-satellite weapon potentially armed with a nuclear warhead. Space is central to our communications, economics and military strategy,
and increasingly important to international relations.
Our guest, Colonel Bill McArthur, is a veteran of three Space Shuttle missions and one expedition to the International Space Station via the Russian Soyuz capsule, logging 224 days in space. He will discuss the evolution of cooperation in human spaceflight, the new space race, the key players and their goals, and the prospects for fostering collaboration rather than conflict.
Colonel McArthur earned his Bachelor of Science degree in applied science and engineering from the Unites States Military Academy, West Point, NY, and received his Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Following his last space flight he served as Director, Safety and Mission Assurance, Johnson Space Center. He now resides in Friendswood, Texas.
Date and Times
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024
- 5:30 PM: Registration & Cash Wine Bar
- 6:00 PM: Dinner
- 6:45 – 8:00 PM: Program
Menu
- Salad: Spring Spinach Salad with Peas, Radishes, Chickpeas & Crumbled Feta Champagne Vinaigrette
- Bread & Butter
- Entree: Grilled Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary Salmon with a Tomato Basil Bruschetta Salsa over Orzo Pilaf with Basil & Pine Nuts & Blistered Green Beans
- Vegetarian Alternative: Salinas Valley Pasta Primavera Penne Pasta with Olive Oil, Pine Nuts, Basil, Grilled Zucchini & Roasted Tomatoes
- Dessert: Chocolate Mousse CakeTopped with Salinas Valley Berries
Cost
- $36 for World Affairs Council members
- $41 for Guests
Vaccination Requirements
Until further notice documentation of COVID vaccination will not be required to attend in-person events.
Registration
If you encounter difficulties with our online registration or wish to audit the presentation please email info@wacmb.org to reserve a spot by the registration deadline.
WACMB will accept auditors to this event, requiring notification to the WACMB office no later than Thursday, August 22nd to www.wacmb.org
Auditors will be allowed entry at 6:40 pm.
Registrations are due by Thursday, August 22, 2024
Please note: Cancellations after the deadline are non-refundable.
Location
Big Sur Room
Hilton Garden Inn, Monterey
1000 Aguajito Road
Monterey, CA 93923
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