Momentive Executives to Hand over 1969 Moon Boot to Children's Museum of Science and Technology.

Authentic Piece of History Made from Locally-Produced Silicone.

RENSSELAER, NEW YORK (12/03/2010)(readMedia)-- When the Apollo 11 astronauts stepped onto the surface of the moon in 1969, their feet were protected from the extreme temperatures and vacuum of space by boots with silicone rubber soles manufactured by a Momentive Performance Materials legacy company. Those materials were designed and manufactured right here in Waterford, New York.

Please join us as executives from Momentive Performance Materials hand over the centerpiece of our new lunar exhibit––a prototype moon boot from the 1969 space program.

WHO:

Executives from Momentive Performance Materials, Children's Museum of Science and Technology Trustees and Staff, a class of local grade school children, regional science and technology leaders and notable dignitaries.
WHAT:

Historic materials developed for the 1969 Moon Boot from Apollo 11 Program were produced locally. We are celebrating our region's rich history of technology innovation and hoping to inspire our region's next generation of young scientists. The moon boot will be centerpiece for a new exhibit at The Children's Museum of Science and Technology.
WHEN: Monday December 06, 2010 at 10:45AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: 250 Jordan Road
Rensselaer Technology Park
Rensselaer, New York
NOTES:

 The media are invited to cover this signature event. Ample parking available. The event will be indoors. Video and photography are welcome and encouraged.