# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Valerie Neal Presents On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of U.S. Women Astronauts
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Hear from Valerie Neal about the history of American women in spaceflight during a talk about her book, On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of U.S. Women Astronauts. 

On a Mission spans 45 years and 61 astronauts to share a culturally insightful history of the experiences of women astronauts, the challenges they've faced and their distinctive stories. 

A book signing will follow the talk. 

Event Details
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

This talk is FREE for Museum Members and included with General Admission.

About the Author
Valerie Neal is the emerita curator in the Department of Space History at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/white-center/valerie-neal-presents-on-a-mission-the-smithsonian-history-of-us-women-astronauts/200029735478942
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: White Center
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98108
- **lat**: 47.51901
- **long**: -122.29709
- **full address**: 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98108, 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108-4046, United States, White Center

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Valerie Neal Presents On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of U.S. Women Astronauts being held?
  - **A:** Valerie Neal Presents On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of U.S. Women Astronauts takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98108, 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108-4046, United States, White Center.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Valerie Neal Presents On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of U.S. Women Astronauts?
  - **A:** Valerie Neal Presents On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of U.S. Women Astronauts is organized by The Museum of Flight.

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