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Book Signings w/ former NASA astronaut Dr. Charles J. Camarda @ Joensuu
August 21 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EEST
On Thursday, 21 August 2025, Joensuu Botania’s indoor terrace will host a rare English-language event featuring former NASA astronaut and author Dr. Charles J. Camarda. The one-hour session will include a 30-minute introduction about him and his book Mission Out of Control, followed by a 30-minute book signing.
DR. CHARLES J CAMARDA
Camarda flew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 2005 as part of mission STS-114. Over his career, he has worked as an engineer, innovator, and educator at NASA, and is recognised for his strong advocacy of creative problem-solving and multidisciplinary teamwork. Camarda has contributed to the development of key space technologies and has inspired audiences around the world through his teaching and public speaking. https://charliecamarda.com/about
ABOUT THE NEW BOOK “Mission Out of Control”
Mission Out of Control combines Dr. Camarda’s first-hand experiences at NASA with lessons on leadership, decision-making, and teamwork in high-risk environments. The book explains how technical challenges often stem from human and organisational factors – and how openness, trust, and listening to different perspectives can prevent crises.
It is both an inspiring space exploration story and a practical guide for anyone interested in problem-solving, innovation, and building high-performing teams. Suitable for leaders, students, professionals in demanding fields, and anyone curious about what happens behind the scenes in space missions.
https://charliecamarda.com/home
Approximately 30 copies of Mission Out of Control will be available for purchase on-site.
Price: 23€ (CASH ONLY!!!)
Attendees are also welcome to bring their own copies for signing.
DATE: Thursday, 21 August 2025
TIME: 17:00–18:00
VENUE: Botania, Heinäpurontie 70, Joensuu (Indoor Terrace)
LANGUAGE: English
ADMISSION
Botania Day admission fee €8 (children) / €10 (seniors, students, unemployed) / €15 (standard) or free with the Botania Card. Admission includes access to Botania’s gardens which are open to public from 9AM to 6PM.
Event is organized by Botania an Center for Photonics Sciences / University of Eastern Finland