SpaceFEST introduces you to famous astronauts.
What does it mean to be an astronaut? What does the training involve? What equipment do astronauts wear? What do they eat in space? What are the effects of a space journey? You will get answers to all these questions and curiosities directly from the invited astronauts.
Daniel Michio Tani
NASA AstronautDaniel Michio Tani is a NASA astronaut and American engineer. He coordinated mission number 100 on the International Space Station. In 2001, he flew to space for the STS-108 mission, spending over 11 days in orbit and performing an extravehicular activity lasting more than 4 hours. In 2007, he completed five more spacewalks. He also participated in the NEEMO 2 underwater mission, spending a week living in an underwater laboratory.
Daniel Michio Tani
NASA Astronaut
Yi So-yeon
Astronaut sud-coreeanAstronaut and biotechnologist, Yi So-yeon is the first person from South Korea to fly to space. She graduated from KAIST with a master's degree in mechanical engineering and was selected in 2006 for the Korean Astronaut Program. She became a lead astronaut in March 2008, and on April 8, 2008, she flew aboard Soyuz TMA-12, spending about 11 days on the International Space Station, where she led a series of scientific experiments.
Yi So-yeon
Astronaut sud-coreeanFriday, May 9
10:00 – 12:00
SpaceFEST 2025 Opening Ceremony and Astronaut Panel, Aula Magna, POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest
12:00 – 13:30
Meet & Greet & Autograph Session, Rectorate, POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest
Saturday, May 10
10:00 – 12:00
Astronaut Panel/Debate, Aula Magna, POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest
12:00 – 14:00
Meet & Greet & Autograph Session, Rectorate, POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest
Sunday, May 11
10:00 – 12:00
Astronaut Panel/Debate, Aula Magna, POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest
12:00 – 14:00
Meet & Greet & Autograph Session, Rectorate, POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest
A unique event.
We look forward to welcoming you to SpaceFEST, at the POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest campus, for a unique adventure where you will experience the wonders of space. You will learn all about how space exploration benefits life on Earth, how we rely on space for our daily lives, and how a career in space is accessible to anyone who desires it.
Organizers
ASFIA
Voluntari UPB
