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SUMMARY:Malibu Library Speaker Series: Jeanette Epps
LOCATION:Malibu Library\nMalibu Library
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DESCRIPTION:Former astronaut Jeanette Epps discusses her career\, space tr
 avel and exploration\, and the future of discovery..\nhttps://lacountylibr
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>The Malibu Library Speaker Series presents
  former astronaut Jeanette Epps at Malibu Library on Wednesday\, September
  2\, 2026\, at 7 pm.</p>\n<p>Dr. Jeanette J. Epps is a former trailblazing
  NASA astronaut\, aerospace engineer\, and former CIA intelligence officer
  whose remarkable career embodies leadership and a steadfast commitment to
  inspiring the next generation. With over 233 days aboard the Internationa
 l Space Station (ISS) as a mission specialist for SpaceX Crew-8\, she has 
 contributed to critical research\, maintained complex space systems\, and 
 collaborated with international partners to advance human space exploratio
 n.</p>\n<p>Selected as a NASA astronaut in 2009\, Dr. Epps has undergone e
 xtensive mission training with both SpaceX and the Russian space agency Ro
 scosmos. Her expertise includes robotics\, spacewalk operations\, and emer
 gency preparedness\, as well as international systems integration and miss
 ion control communications. Notably\, she served as a Capsule Communicator
  (CAPCOM) for EVA operations\, exemplifying her leadership in high-stakes 
 environments. Before joining NASA\, Dr. Epps served as an intelligence off
 icer at the CIA\, where she rose to branch chief and was entrusted with hi
 gh-level national security operations\, including a deployment to Iraq wit
 h the Iraq Survey Group.</p>\n<p>Dr. Epps attributes her perseverance and 
 passion for learning to the strength and determination of her mother\, who
  inspired her to dream big and lead by example. As one of only a few Afric
 an American women to fly aboard the ISS\, she understands firsthand the po
 wer of representation and uses her platform to mentor young people&mdash\;
 particularly girls and underrepresented students in STEM and STEAM fields.
  Her outreach is grounded in the belief that anyone&mdash\;regardless of b
 ackground&mdash\;can achieve extraordinary goals with curiosity and courag
 e.</p>\n<p>RSVPs required. RSVP online or call Malibu Library at 310.456.6
 438.</p>\nhttps://lacountylibrary.libnet.info/event/17124034
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