Welcome, everyone. Welcome to the Space Gallery here at the museum of flight. My name is jeff nod, adjunct curator here at the museum. Our president and ceo of doug king sends his regards and his regrets. Hes unfortunately unable to be here tonight as he has taken ill. I would like to begin by thanking our special featured speaker this evening. Our special guest Eric Lindberg and dave maurer. [applause] the team from cspan books will be recording this evenings event and conversation for later viewing. We have fabulous even in store as part of the museums orbit around october. Its a series of space focused events throughout the month leading up to her threeday space best, which will be happening from november 3rd through 5th. This years space best esteemed ladies who launch and features three days of women led talks, activities and panels all about space. For a complete listing of the orbit around october events come i encourage you to take a look at the insert in the space you should h