Astronaut Encounter

Astronaut William R. Pogue,
Pilot of Skylab 4

In the month of November Kennedy Space Center (KSC) will be hosting their first Astronaut Encounter web cast live from the Visitor Center Complex at KSC. William R. Pogue, a former astronaut who was selected by NASA in April 1966, will be the featured guest. William served as a pilot on Skylab 4 from November 16th 1973 - February 8th 1974. He will answer your questions about what it was like to live in space for 84 days.

Links Before the web cast on November 14th please investigate how William became an astronaut. What kind of experiences did he go through while in space? Skylab 4 Just for Fun William's bio Interested in pursuing a career as an astronaut? See links below! How do I become an Astronaut? Becoming an Astronaut Astronaut Selection Other Resources! Camp KSC Visitor Complex NASA Education

Chat-November 14th at 12:15 pm Pacific 3:15 pm Eastern Do you have questions about how astronauts live and work in space? William will explain how astronauts eat, drink, and sleep in space. Read the Chat Archive