Did Captain Scott Kelly really open with this? Well yes he did, when Sevenoaks became the first school to achieve a live video and audio satellite link with a space vehicle. The International Space Station no less.
We could see them, hear them, and ask incisive questions: What subjects do would-be astronauts study at university? Can you see the Great Wall of China from there? Is it possible to phone home? How does a gravity-free loo work?
The harmful effects of radiation and the glories of the Earth’ s atmosphere when viewed from orbit also came up. And 300 Sevenoaks students were moved and inspired by an unforgettable day at school.