Location | Space Center Theater
Tickets available Tuesday, July 1
Legendary NASA astronaut José Hernández joins us in person for an exclusive screening of the film “A Million Miles Away,” chronicling his incredible story from life as a migrant farm worker to a trailblazing space explorer. Following the film, Dr. Hernández will do a live Q&A session with our CEO William T. Harris. You don’t want to miss this!
Dive into the powerful life story of Hernández, who overcame incredible obstacles to reach the stars. From humble beginnings as a farm worker to becoming an engineer and astronaut, José’s journey is a testament to perseverance, sacrifice, and the strength of community. This inspiring biopic celebrates the pursuit of a seemingly impossible dream and will leave you motivated to chase your own.
Choose your experience
$35 – Basic Admission Tickets include:
- Screening of “A Million Miles Away”
- Limited edition lithograph
- Q&A session with José Hernández
- Book signing opportunity
$65 – General Admission Tickets include:
Includes all Basic benefits, plus:
- Pre-screening reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres
- Cash bar access
- Option to purchase José’s book
- Priority line for movie and book signing
$199 – VIP Admission Tickets include:
Includes all General benefits, plus:
- VIP reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks
- Exclusive meet and photo opportunities with José Hernández
- Pre-autographed, personalized book
About Astronaut José Hernández
José Hernández is a former NASA astronaut whose incredible journey took him from working in the fields as a farm worker to soaring into space. Inspired by early spacewalks and astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz, he pursued his passion for math and science, earning engineering degrees from the University of the Pacific and UC Santa Barbara. He helped develop the first full-field digital mammography system before finally being selected by NASA after 12 years of applying. In 2009, he flew on mission STS-128. His story is a powerful reminder that perseverance and determination can turn even the most humble beginnings into something extraordinary.
