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Charles Walker flew to space in the mid-1980s as an employee of McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)… which makes him the first non-government individual to fly in space. After inventing and patenting a new continuous flow electrophoresis (CFES) device, he flew with it on three Space Shuttle missions, performing R&D toward medical products purification in zero-G. He also performed the first protein crystal growth experiments in orbit.
Charlie is a past president of the National Space Society, among many other industry affiliations. He remains a strong supporter of private enterprise in partnership with public institutions in the exploration and development of space. He’s a fascinating speaker with a unique story, and we’re lucky to have him with us… don’t miss this one!