Astronaut Scott Kelly to speak at UCCS in September

Astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent nearly a year in space aboard the International Space Station, will speak at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs later this year.

The university announced Thursday that Kelly will speak at the Gallogly Events Center on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Early bird ticket sales start Monday, August 12 at the University Center information desk and online. Tickets are $2 for UCCS students, Faculty/Staff, and military, and $5 for community members.