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NASA Awards Promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Nationwide

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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"We're excited to grow the community of informal education organizations through these awards," said Torry Johnson, deputy associate administrator of STEM Engagement Programs at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

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  • "We're excited to grow the community of informal education organizations through these awards," said Torry Johnson, deputy associate administrator of STEM Engagement Programs at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
  • These awards are a real catalyst for partnerships that connect STEM education and NASA's missions to communities across the nation."
  • Projects were selected for NASA's Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions ( TEAM II ) program and TEAM II Community Anchor Awards.
  • For the latest NASA STEM events, activities, and news, visit:
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NASA Remembers Former NASA Johnson Director George W. S. Abbey

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- George W. S. Abbey, former director of NASA's Johnson Space Center, died Sunday, March 24, in Houston after an illness.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- George W. S. Abbey, former director of NASA's Johnson Space Center, died Sunday, March 24, in Houston after an illness.
  • During his tenure, the space shuttle flew more than 25 successful missions; the joint U.S. and Russian Shuttle-Mir Program was completed, providing important information for long-duration spaceflight," said Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA Johnson.
  • Abbey had a long and storied career in human spaceflight that began with NASA in 1964 and continued beyond his retirement from the agency.
  • He returned to Johnson in 1994, first as deputy director, then director, leading the development and launch of the space station.

NASA, Agencies to Brief Plans for April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of people across North America will experience a rare celestial sight on Monday, April 8: a total solar eclipse.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of people across North America will experience a rare celestial sight on Monday, April 8: a total solar eclipse.
  • NASA is joining with scientific and transportation agencies to engage the public, share safety information, and conduct science during the upcoming total solar eclipse.
  • Representatives from these agencies will brief media about plans for the solar eclipse.
  • To learn more about the total solar eclipse, visit:
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NASA, Health and Human Services Highlight Cancer Moonshot Progress

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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"In that microgravity environment, NASA is studying cancer growth—and the effect of cancer treatments— much faster than we can on Earth.

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  • "In that microgravity environment, NASA is studying cancer growth—and the effect of cancer treatments— much faster than we can on Earth.
  • I am grateful for President Biden's leadership as we continue to make moonshot after moonshot to end cancer as we know it."
  • As the second leading cause of death in the United States, the President and First Lady's Cancer Moonshot is a national effort to end cancer.
  • Learn more about Cancer Moonshot at:
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NASA Administrator, Health Secretary to Host Cancer Moonshot Event

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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During the event, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra will give remarks and are available for interviews afterward.

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  • During the event, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra will give remarks and are available for interviews afterward.
  • Media interested in covering the event must RSVP to Luis Botello Faz no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, via email at: [email protected] .
  • The event will take place in the agency's Earth Information Center in the East Lobby at NASA Headquarters, located at 300 E St. SW.
  • NASA is working with agencies and researchers across the federal government to help cut the nation's cancer death rate by at least 50% in the next 25 years, a goal of the Cancer Moonshot Initiative.

NASA Invites Media to Meet Space Station Astronauts at Headquarters

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media availability with four astronauts at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 19, at the agency's headquarters in Washington.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media availability with four astronauts at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 19, at the agency's headquarters in Washington.
  • The crew, including record-breaking NASA astronaut Frank Rubio , will discuss their recent mission aboard the International Space Station where they conducted a broad range of science experiments to benefit life on Earth and human space exploration.
  • Rubio, as well as fellow NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg , and UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi, served as part of space station Expedition 69 and will participate in the media opportunity.
  • The media opportunity will take place in the Webb Auditorium at NASA Headquarters in the Mary W. Jackson building, 300 E. Street SW in Washington.

NASA's Space Tech Prize Bolsters Diversity, Inclusivity Champions

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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"We are proud to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of these exceptional individuals and organizations leading the way in building an inclusive community in space technology for the benefit of humanity," said Denna Lambert, inclusive innovation team lead, Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

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  • "We are proud to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of these exceptional individuals and organizations leading the way in building an inclusive community in space technology for the benefit of humanity," said Denna Lambert, inclusive innovation team lead, Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
  • "Their dedication and success in engaging underrepresented groups will undoubtedly inspire others to join us in advancing the frontiers of space exploration and innovation."
  • To increase collaboration between NASA and its community partners, each winner will attend an in-person event at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
  • The Space Tech Catalyst Prize, funded by STMD, is part of a commitment to expand NASA's network of competitive proposers and enhance engagement approaches.

NASA Names New Station Manager, Space Operations Deputy

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Dana Weigel as the International Space Station Program manager, based at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Dana Weigel as the International Space Station Program manager, based at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
  • Weigel succeeds Joel Montalbano, who has accepted a position as deputy associate administrator for the agency's Space Operations Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
  • "With Dana continuing her contributions to space station, Joel will bring his experience to the Space Operations directorate.
  • The Space Operations Mission Directorate, which oversees the International Space Station Program, helps maintain a continuous human presence in space for the benefit of people on Earth.

NASA Tech Contributes to Soft Moon Landing, Agency Science Underway

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Saturday, February 24, 2024
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Carrying six NASA science research and technology demonstrations, among other customer payloads, all NASA science instruments completed transit checkouts en route to the Moon.

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  • Carrying six NASA science research and technology demonstrations, among other customer payloads, all NASA science instruments completed transit checkouts en route to the Moon.
  • A NASA precision landing technology demonstration also provided critical last-minute assistance to ensure a soft landing.
  • "Some of the NASA science instruments on this mission will bring us insight on lunar plume interactions and conduct radio astronomy.
  • NASA is committed to supporting its U.S. commercial vendors as they navigate the challenges of sending science and technology to the surface of the Moon.

NASA, Intuitive Machines to Discuss Historic Moon Mission Today

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Intuitive Machines will host a televised news conference at 5 p.m. EST Friday, Feb. 23, to detail the Odysseus lander's historic soft Moon landing.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Intuitive Machines will host a televised news conference at 5 p.m. EST Friday, Feb. 23, to detail the Odysseus lander's historic soft Moon landing.
  • With the last-minute assistance of a NASA precision landing technology , the first CLPS, or Commercial Lunar Payload Services, mission carrying the agency's science and technology demonstrations successfully landed on the Moon at 6:23 p.m. on Feb. 22.
  • This mission is the first U.S. soft landing on the Moon in more than 50 years.
  • Participants in the news conference include:
    Joel Kearns, deputy associate administrator for Exploration, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters in Washington
    Steve Altemus, chief executive officer and co-founder, Intuitive Machines
    Tim Crain, chief technology officer and co-founder, Intuitive Machines
    This event is virtual only.