Close Modal Special Screening: A Million Miles Away Join us on Saturday, June 7, for a special screening in the Mugar Omni Theater, followed by a meet-and-greet and book signing with NASA astronaut Dr. José M. Hernández, whose real-life journey inspired the film. Inspired by the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José M. Hernández, A Million Miles Away follows him on a decades-long journey from a rural village in Michoacán, Mexico to more than 200 miles above the Earth in the International Space Station. With the support of his family, José’s drive and determination culminates in the opportunity to achieve his seemingly impossible goal. Experience it all in the Mugar Omni Theater, featuring New England’s only IMAX® Dome screen!Schedule of Events:6:50 pm | Doors open7:00 pm | Screening with introductory remarks9:15 pm | Q&A with José M. Hernández9:30 – 11:00 | Book signing and light reception The autobiographical book upon which the film is based, Reaching for the Stars: The Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farmworker Turned Astronaut, will also be available for purchase.Help us keep our theater clean! As with our Exhibit Halls, food and drink are not permitted in this space. Register for the Event Date and Time Saturday, June 7 | Doors at 6:50 pm, screening at 7:00 pm Location Mugar Omni Theater View Map Price Free with Pre-Registration Language English Register for the Event Date and Time Saturday, June 7 | Doors at 6:50 pm, screening at 7:00 pm Location Mugar Omni Theater View Map Price Free with Pre-Registration Language English Inspired by the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José M. Hernández, A Million Miles Away follows him on a decades-long journey from a rural village in Michoacán, Mexico to more than 200 miles above the Earth in the International Space Station. With the support of his family, José’s drive and determination culminates in the opportunity to achieve his seemingly impossible goal. Experience it all in the Mugar Omni Theater, featuring New England’s only IMAX® Dome screen!Schedule of Events:6:50 pm | Doors open7:00 pm | Screening with introductory remarks9:15 pm | Q&A with José M. Hernández9:30 – 11:00 | Book signing and light reception The autobiographical book upon which the film is based, Reaching for the Stars: The Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farmworker Turned Astronaut, will also be available for purchase.Help us keep our theater clean! As with our Exhibit Halls, food and drink are not permitted in this space. Featuring Image José M. Hernández University of California Regent and President and Chief Executive Officer at Tierra Luna Engineering, LLC, an Aerospace Engineering Consulting Company Dr. Hernández worked at NASA Johnson Space Center from 2001 to 2011, where he was an astronaut, legislative analyst, branch chief, and materials research engineer. Prior to that, Dr. Hernández worked 17 years for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and worked on the X-ray laser project, co-developed the first full-field digital mammography system for the earlier detection of breast cancer and worked in the nuclear non-proliferation arena where he served as the Lab’s deputy program manager in the Russian Highly Enriched Uranium Implementation Program, and as program manager at DOE Headquarters for Office of International Material Protection and Cooperation. Dr. Hernández holds a Master of Science in Signals and Systems Engineering from University of California, Santa Barbara, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of the Pacific, and has been honored with eight Doctorate Degrees, honoris causa. It's all a part of Being Human This event is brought to you by the Center for Space Sciences as part of the Museum’s 2025 spotlight on Being Human, a yearlong exploration of everything that connects us. More from the Center Explore Being Human
