Taiwanese-American NASA Astronaut Kjell Lindgren to Visit Taiwan on April 21 After Completing Artemis II Mission
Taiwanese-American NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, who recently completed the Artemis II mission, will visit Taiwan from April 21 to 25. During his visit, Lindgren will meet with high-level Taiwanese leaders and visit the Taiwan Space Agency, National Cheng Kung University's Hsia Han-min Space Technology Center, and the CubeSat Research Center. The visit aims to promote cutting-edge technology cooperation and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Lindgren, born in Taipei, is a veteran astronaut with a cumulative 311 days in space.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ju, Taipei, April 15) Taiwanese-American NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, who just completed the Artemis II mission, will visit Taiwan from April 21 to 25. Lindgren, who was born in Taipei, will meet with high-level Taiwanese leaders and visit the Taiwan Space Agency, National Cheng Kung University's Hsia Han-min Space Technology Center, and the CubeSat Research Center during his stay.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) announced this afternoon in a press release that NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren will participate in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' Speaker Program, visiting Taiwan from April 21 to 25, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States through "Freedom 250" related activities.
AIT explained that Lindgren's visit follows the recently concluded Artemis II mission, highlighting the United States' leadership in space exploration. Lindgren, born in Taipei, will visit multiple cities in Taiwan to interact with important partners to promote cutting-edge technology cooperation and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
AIT mentioned that Lindgren is a veteran of two long-duration space station missions, with a cumulative 311 days in space. During his missions, he captured magnificent views of Taiwan from outer space, allowing people to see the island from a completely different perspective.
AIT stated that during his visit to Taipei, Lindgren will meet with high-level leaders and also get to know Taiwan's vibrant startup community. He will also travel to Hsinchu and Taoyuan to visit the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) and National Central University, interacting with researchers and students who are promoting space science and technology development. Lindgren will visit the National Public Information Library in Taichung, and in Tainan, he will visit National Cheng Kung University's Hsia Han-min Space Technology Center and the CubeSat Research Center. Finally, he will give a lecture at the Taipei Astronomical Science Education Center.
AIT said that Lindgren was born in Taipei and grew up in a U.S. Air Force family. He holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor's degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He began his NASA career in 2007 as an aerospace medical officer and currently serves as the Deputy Director of Flight Operations at the Johnson Space Center, assisting in leading the execution of NASA's human spaceflight missions. (Editor: Zhai Sijia) 1150415
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ju, Taipei, April 15) Taiwanese-American NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, who just completed the Artemis II mission, will visit Taiwan from April 21 to 25. Lindgren, who was born in Taipei, will meet with high-level Taiwanese leaders and visit the Taiwan Space Agency, National Cheng Kung University's Hsia Han-min Space Technology Center, and the CubeSat Research Center during his stay.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) announced this afternoon in a press release that NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren will participate in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' Speaker Program, visiting Taiwan from April 21 to 25, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States through "Freedom 250" related activities.
AIT explained that Lindgren's visit follows the recently concluded Artemis II mission, highlighting the United States' leadership in space exploration. Lindgren, born in Taipei, will visit multiple cities in Taiwan to interact with important partners to promote cutting-edge technology cooperation and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
AIT mentioned that Lindgren is a veteran of two long-duration space station missions, with a cumulative 311 days in space. During his missions, he captured magnificent views of Taiwan from outer space, allowing people to see the island from a completely different perspective.
AIT stated that during his visit to Taipei, Lindgren will meet with high-level leaders and also get to know Taiwan's vibrant startup community. He will also travel to Hsinchu and Taoyuan to visit the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) and National Central University, interacting with researchers and students who are promoting space science and technology development. Lindgren will visit the National Public Information Library in Taichung, and in Tainan, he will visit National Cheng Kung University's Hsia Han-min Space Technology Center and the CubeSat Research Center. Finally, he will give a lecture at the Taipei Astronomical Science Education Center.
AIT said that Lindgren was born in Taipei and grew up in a U.S. Air Force family. He holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor's degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He began his NASA career in 2007 as an aerospace medical officer and currently serves as the Deputy Director of Flight Operations at the Johnson Space Center, assisting in leading the execution of NASA's human spaceflight missions. (Editor: Zhai Sijia) 1150415
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