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Mr. Richard Garriott

Entrepreneur, Famed Video Game Developer, and Private Space Explorer

Mr. Garriott is a space explorer, award-winning computer game developer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and adventure traveler.  Garriott launched aboard a Russian Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft to the International Space Station and became the sixth private citizen to fly in Earth’s orbit and the first second-generation American in space. Previously, he established with his brother, Robert, Origin Systems, Inc., a global leader in the entertainment software industry, which was acquired by Electronic Arts (EA). He and his brother also formed Destination Games, which eventually became part of NCsoft, and where he continued to develop innovative new products.

Symposium: Thursday, April 15, 2010: Panelist
3:30 PM

Featured Panel – Why We Fly – Common Experience, Uncommon Perspectives

In addition to our symposium registrants...this special panel is being opened up to participants in our teacher programs.

Moderator:
Mr. Miles O'Brien
Host of "This Week in Space"
Panelists:
Mr. Richard Garriott
Entrepreneur, Famed Video Game Developer, and Private Space Explorer
Mr. Yang Liwei
First Chinese Taikonaut

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