Research astronaut Kellie Gerardi brings the human side of commercial spaceflight to Space Center Houston. Her talk connects microgravity experiments with the personal drive behind a career beyond Earth, offering a look at the work of a payload specialist and science communicator. A pre-event reception with light bites and refreshments is included, with a cash bar available. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., but the program begins at 6:15 p.m. Separate event tickets are required for this outing.