Discover the future of space exploration with NASA’s pioneers inside WA Museum Boola Bardip's To the Moon exhibition. 

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sandra E. Connelly, Deputy Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, and host Dr Phil Bland as they explore the next generation of space exploration led by NASA. Sandra will provide fascinating insights into NASA’s seven billion-dollar science portfolio, focused on the scientific exploration of Earth, the Sun and the solar system.

Supported by the United States Consulate Perth.

Meet the Speaker - Sandra E. Connelly

Sandra Connelly serves as the Deputy Associate Administrator (DAA) for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) where she provides executive leadership, overall planning, direction, and management of NASA’s $7B science portfolio. She brings to the job over 30 years of leadership in portfolio, program and project management, and strategic planning. She fosters partnerships with other government agencies and collaborates with commercial and international partners to leverage synergistic investments and advance science. She has served as DAA since January 2020.

Meet the Host – Prof Phil Bland

Professor Phil Bland, Director of the Space Science and Technology Centre (SSTC) at Curtin University, and Director of the Australia node of the NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute.  Phil Bland, a planetary scientist. His goal is to see Australia take its place amongst space-faring nations by leading our own planetary missions. He wants to inspire the public and advance industry through space mission science and engineering.