Astronaut stresses importance of maths and science

A NASA astronaut has stressed the importance of maths and science education, during his three day visit to Ireland as part of World Space Week.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2011 - 01:00
Kathryn Hayes

Hundreds of school children and space enthusiasts got to meet NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough yesterday when he visited Limerick.

Speaking at the University Concert Hall, UL, Texan born Kimbrough gave a lecture about his 16-day space mission on board STS-126 Endeavour and his many experiences with NASA.

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