US astronaut and retired navy captain to deliver keynote ASCRS Lecture
Mr. Kelly will present "The Sky is Not the Limit: Lessons from a Year in Space"
Colin Kerr
Published: Monday, February 27, 2017
Scott Kelly will deliver the Lecture on Science, Medicine and Technology at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) Annual Symposium and Congress.
The meeting will be held in Los Angeles, May 5-9, and Mr. Kelly will present The Sky is Not the Limit: Lessons from a Year in Space on Sunday, May 7 during the ASCRS Sunday Summit.
Captain Kelly is a former NASA astronaut who is best known for spending nearly a year on the International Space Station and for spending more time in space than any other American. He did two long-duration space station missions and two shorter-duration space shuttle missions between 1999 and 2015.
During his record-breaking year in space, US Astronaut, Captain Kelly captivated the world while laying the groundwork for the future of space travel and explorationDuring his record-breaking year in space, US Astronaut, Captain Kelly captivated the world while laying the groundwork for the future of space travel and exploration. During his lecture out-of-this-world adventure, he will discuss what he learned during his 143-million-mile adventure—including lessons on leadership and teamwork, personal stories of perseverance, and the path that led him to secure his place in history.
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