Major General Charles Bolden Jr., former NASA astronaut and administrator, visits Norfolk Tuesday to speak as part of the Norfolk Forum series. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Bolden served as NASA administrator from July 2009 to January 2017 and logged over 680 hours in space. He led initiatives including the Mars Curiosity rover and the James Webb Space Telescope and supported the growth of commercial spaceflight. The talk begins at 7:30 p.m. ET at Chrysler Hall, where he will discuss the future of human space travel.
Ex‑NASA Administrator Charles Bolden to Discuss the Future of Human Spaceflight in Norfolk Tonight
Major General Charles Bolden Jr., former NASA astronaut and administrator, visits Norfolk Tuesday to speak as part of the Norfolk Forum series. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Bolden served as NASA administrator from July 2009 to January 2017 and logged over 680 hours in space. He led initiatives including the Mars Curiosity rover and the James Webb Space Telescope and supported the growth of commercial spaceflight. The talk begins at 7:30 p.m. ET at Chrysler Hall, where he will discuss the future of human space travel.
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Former NASA Administrator Charles Bolden to Speak at Norfolk Forum
NORFOLK, Va. — Major General Charles Bolden Jr., former NASA astronaut and administrator, will appear in Norfolk Tuesday night as part of the Norfolk Forum lecture series. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Bolden led NASA from July 2009 to January 2017 and logged more than 680 hours in space during his career as an astronaut.
Leadership and achievements: During his tenure as NASA administrator, Bolden oversaw major programs and milestones, including work on the Mars Curiosity rover, the James Webb Space Telescope, and the early expansion of commercial spaceflight partnerships that helped reshape U.S. space exploration.
Event details: The appearance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Chrysler Hall. Bolden will speak about the next steps for human space travel and the evolving role of public‑private partnerships in exploration. Tickets are available through the Norfolk Forum box office and official event channels.
For additional information and ticketing, visit the Norfolk Forum website or the official event listing.