Come along to this Tuesday Talk at Space Place.

What kind of decision-making goes on at Mission control leading up to a rocket launch? And what role does weather play?

Mark Schwartz of Metservice discusses the atmospheric hazards involved in rocket launching, how to control a rocket without it disintegrating or otherwise blowing up, and his role as meteorological consultant helping launch a rocket into space.

Venue: Space place, 40 Salamanca Rd, Kelburn, Wellington

For more information: www.museumswellington.org.nz/tuesday-talks-lift-off-weather-permitting/

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