NASA astronauts praise Manx space industry

Thu, 07 Jul 2011

Nicole Stott

The crew that manned the final mission of the space shuttle Discovery believe the Island has a bright future in the space industry.

Five of the six members were on the Island for Tynwald Day, and to talk to Manx students.

The crew included Nicole Stott, who's husband Chris is the Island's Honourary Representative to the Space Community.

She says the Island gives a lot of support to space [play clip]