The use of "man-on-the-street" interviews captured on video in a series titled "Space Walking" is one way to find out what average people think about the space program. Starting in 2006, we began conducting "man-on-the-street" interviews in different cities around the United States. Interviews captured what people think about the space program in general and reveal how much or how little people pay attention to the space program. The use of this method also allowed for targeted feedback with regards to what people would like to see accomplished in the next 50 years in space. While not statistically significant as a survey method, it does reveal some interesting trends in what people are thinking. More importantly, it provides a method that is "two-way" communications. In many cases, misperceptions about the space program or questions from the public can be answered on the spot. This paper will explore the experiences gained from over 10 different "Space Walking" sessions in different U.S. cities, with all types of people. The presentation at the IAC will include video clips of some of the significant results as well as copies of the Space Walking DVD will be available to the session attendees.
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