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 First British astronaut Helen Sharman visits Edinburgh Science Festival

Following the global excitement surrounding Artemis II, and the beautiful new images of the Moon, Sharman was in conversation with former BBC presenter Dr Hermione Cockburn last night to consider how exploring space can help us to overcome some of the challenges we face on Earth, to improve medical treatment on Earth and how human beings reflect on life.

Helen Sharman CMG OBE, the first British astronaut, said: “Space exploration is not just history. It is happening now.

“With Artemis II, humans are travelling back to the Moon, testing the technology and teamwork taking us further into space. For audiences at the Edinburgh Science Festival and everyone around the world, we see how curiosity, science and collaboration can turn bold ideas into reality.

“I hope the next generation of explorers, engineers and scientists will be inspired by watching humanity take giant steps towards the future”.

Edinburgh Science Festival continues until 19 April with the prestigious Edinburgh Medal ceremony taking place today – Monday 13 April – and Science Festival Favourites opening today as well.

First British astronaut Helen Sharman to speak at Edinburgh Science Festival

First British astronaut Helen Sharman to give a talk this Sunday, 65 years to the day since Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight to space

SUNDAY 12th APRIL 7pm USHER HALL

In this special event Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut, shares her unique, personal experiences from her historic 1991 mission aboard the Mir space station. Audiences will hear about some of her training, blasting off on a Soyuz rocket, what it’s like to live and work in space including conducting science experiments.

In conversation with Earth scientist and former BBC presenter Dr Hermione Cockburn, Helen reflects on the evolution of space exploration – from Tim Peake’s International Space Station mission to private space companies – and the growing international diversity in space programmes.

Helen Sharman said: “Space is getting really exciting again! I’m delighted to return to Edinburgh to share some insights, including my own experiences of what it’s like in space.”

Tickets here: https://www.edinburghscience.co.uk/event/helen-sharman/