The story of Ilan Ramon—child of a Holocaust survivor, heroic Air Force pilot, Israel’s first astronaut, and ambassador of good will—is a profile in courage. If space is the final frontier, then those who explore it are our advance scouts, not for one tribe but for all humanity. Ilan and six others lost their lives when the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated 16 minutes before it was scheduled to land. Based on the footage of the Israeli film crew that followed him for over 4 years as an astronaut-in-training at the NASA Facility in Houston, this is an extraordinarily rewarding film.

SATURDAY, MARCH 13:
Opening Night Champagne Dessert Reception
With Special Guest, Director Neil Weisbrod!

Community Partners:
Pacific Science Center,
American Israel Public Affairs Committee