Monday, July 22, 2013

Fwd: NASA News and JSC Today - Monday, July 22, 2013



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From: "Moon, Larry J. (JSC-EA411)" <larry.j.moon@nasa.gov>
Date: July 22, 2013 6:59:30 AM GMT-06:00
To: "Moon, Larry J. (JSC-EA411)" <larry.j.moon@nasa.gov>
Subject: FW: NASA News and JSC Today - Monday, July 22, 2013

Kyle is traveling to the west coast today and we probably will not get news from him  ,,so below is my version to share with you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Headlines

  1. The 'NSSC News' is Now Available

The July-September 2013 edition of The NSSC News is now available here. The NSSC News is a quarterly publication by the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) and is designed to provide succinct and informative updates on NSSC activities. 

The NSSC News is also available on the NSSC Customer Service website here; just click on the newsletter icon to read our latest customer newsletter.

This newsletter contains information NASA employees (civil service and contractors) need to know.

Please let us know if you have any suggestions on how we can improve our communication efforts to you -- our customers (all NASA employees).

JSC External Relations, Office of Communications and Public Affairs x35111

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   Organizations/Social

  1. Danny Olivas Book Signing on July 24

Starport will be hosting a book-signing event on July 24 for John "Danny" Olivas, astronaut and author of Endeavour's Long Journey in the Building 3 café from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the Gilruth Fitness Center from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is wonderfully illustrated story about a young boy who finds himself on a journey through space as the retired space shuttle describes her missions and the people involved. Your child will enjoy meeting an astronaut that flew on this historic space vehicle while learning fun facts about Endeavour. Books will be available for $19.95.

Event Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2013   Event Start Time:11:00 AM   Event End Time:4:30 PM
Event Location: Building 3 and Gilruth Center

Add to Calendar

Cyndi Kibby x35352 http://starport.jsc.nasa.gov/

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   Jobs and Training

  1. Lateral Reassignment Positions Available

The Workforce Transition Tool is still the best place to find lateral reassignment and rotation opportunities for civil servants. Right now the following positions are posted:

    • DO: Inventory Stowage Officer
    • NE: International Space Station Vehicle Subsystem Engineer
    • NT: Quality Assurance Specialist
    • NT: Quality Engineer

To access the Workforce Transition Tool, open: HR Portal > Employees > Workforce Transition > Workforce Transition Tool.

Check back frequently to see what new opportunities have been posted.

David Kelley x27811 https://hr.nasa.gov

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  1. Job Opportunities

Where do I find job opportunities?

Both internal Competitive Placement Plan (CPP) and external JSC job announcements are posted on the Human Resources (HR) portal and USAJOBS website. Through the HR portal, civil servants can view summaries of all the agency jobs that are currently open at: https://hr.nasa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/employees_home/239/job_opportu...

To help you navigate to JSC vacancies, use the filter drop-down menu and select "JSC HR." The "Jobs" link will direct you to the USAJOBS website for the complete announcement and the ability to apply online. If you have questions about any JSC job vacancies, please call your HR representative.

Lisa Pesak x30476

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  1. You, Your Estate and Wise Investment Decisions

July financial wellness classes - final week!

In-person class concepts:

Investing in your future and protecting your estate isn't just about stocks and bonds. Creating a broad, versatile financial approach can protect and prepare you for a variety of upsets and upsides. Often people know something about creating an investment portfolio, but many may be unfamiliar with using insurance to their advantage.

Many of us have assets that constitute an estate. Being an executor is a big step. It means more than reading wills and doling out property. The executor is the legal representative for the deceased and takes care of many arrangements. Learn the keys to a good estate plan, executor responsibilities and more.

FW109: Financial Transitions Webinar, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July

Empowers employees prior, during and after major life transitions. Covers planning, budgets, benefits, 401(k) options/loan avoiding taxes and more.

Details are at this link.

Shelly Haralson x39168 http://starport.jsc.nasa.gov/

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  1. Lockout/Tagout Aug. 7, 1 p.m. - B20/R205/206

The purpose of this course is to provide employees with the standards, procedures and requirements necessary for the control of hazardous energy through lockout and tagout of energy-isolating devices. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard 29 CFR 1910.147, "The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)," is the basis for this course. A comprehensive test will be offered at the end of the class.

Use this direct link for registration: https://satern.nasa.gov/learning/user/deeplink_redirect.jsp?linkId=SCHEDULED_...

Event Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2013   Event Start Time:1:00 PM   Event End Time:4:00 PM
Event Location: Bldg. 20 Room 205/206

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Shirley Robinson x41284

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  1. Occupational Health & Env. Controls ViTS - Aug. 9

This three-hour course is based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) CFR 1926.50, requirements for medical services and first aid, sanitation (1926.51); occupational noise (1926.52); ionizing radiation (1926.53); non-ionizing radiation (1926.54); hazard communication (1926.59); lead (1926.62); and process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals (1926.64). During the course, the student will receive an overview of those topics as needed to work safely in construction operations. There will be a final exam associated with this course, which must be passed with a 70 percent minimum score to receive course credit. Use this direct link for registration: https://satern.nasa.gov/learning/user/deeplink_redirect.jsp?linkId=SCHEDULED_...

Event Date: Friday, August 9, 2013   Event Start Time:9:30 AM   Event End Time:12:30 PM
Event Location: Bldg. 17 Rm 2026

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Shirley Robinson x41284

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  1. Particle Count Training ViTS - Aug. 16

This course will provide the technician/engineer with the basic skills and knowledge for performing a particle count for determination of particle cleanliness level. A written/practical examination will also be offered. Course content includes:

    • Review of approved method for manually counting particles using an optical microscope 
    • Microscope operation and calibration 
    • Non-microscopic visual identification of particles by shape, size, color and other physical characteristics 
    • Sampling techniques for particles in gases and liquids 
    • Filtering techniques for fluid using Millipore apparatus 
    • Compatibility of filter membranes and their specific uses 
    • Handling filter membranes, Millipore assembly, performing background determinations and pre-reading of filters prior to sampling 
    • Use of high-pressure filter assemblies 
    • Particle counting and data recording 
    • Statistical analysis 
    • Use of automatic particle counting techniques and their limitations.

A comprehensive test will be offered at the end of the class.

Use this direct link for registration: https://satern.nasa.gov/learning/user/deeplink_redirect.jsp?linkId=SCHEDULED_...

Event Date: Friday, August 16, 2013   Event Start Time:9:30 AM   Event End Time:11:00 AM
Event Location: Bldg. 17 Room 2026

Add to Calendar

Shirley Robinson x41284

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   Community

  1. Bring Our Children to Work Day - Registration Open

JSC and the aerospace community are collaborating for an unforgettable Bring Our Children to Work Day (BOCTW) event on Thursday, Aug. 15, at Space Center Houston (SCH). Your children will experience NASA by participating in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities and shadowing you during the workday. Guest speakers, breakout sessions, demonstration booths and hands-on activities will enhance their experience.

Admission is through registration only for children in grades K-12 and is open to the first 700 to sign up. This number includes employees and their children. Registration ends at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1.

To register, click here.

BOCTW participants are invited to remain at SCH to attend NASA's Summer of Innovation Voyage Back to School community event from 4 to 7 p.m.

For additional information, please visit the Inside JSC home page.

Off-site contractor employees should contact their company representative for information regarding their company's participation in BOCTW Day.

Event Date: Thursday, August 15, 2013   Event Start Time:9:00 AM   Event End Time:3:00 PM
Event Location: Space Center Houston

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Glenda Johnson x30377

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JSC Today is compiled periodically as a service to JSC employees on an as-submitted basis. Any JSC organization or employee may submit articles.

Disclaimer: Accuracy and content of these notes are the responsibility of the submitters.

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LEADING THE NEWS

Bezos Announces Recovery Of Apollo 11 Engine. The CBS Evening News (7/19, story 10, 0:35, Axelrod, 5.58M) reported on the 44th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch last week. On Friday, "billionaire" Jeff Bezos revealed that one of the "mighty engines" he recovered from the oceans earlier this year is from the Apollo 11 mission.

The Los Angeles Times (7/20, Brown, 692K) "Science Now" blog reported the timing of the announcement with the anniversary was "fitting." Meanwhile, the article noted that the public can see "restored, high-definition footage of the historic spacewalk on NASA's website." The Washington Post (7/20, Kolawole, 489K) "Innovations" noted NASA spokesperson Bob Jacobs verified the discovery was confirmed using information from the Marshall Space Flight Center. As for where the engines will end up, Jacobs said NASA has "no official relationship with Jeff's group." Because this was a private venture, these "are not public domain by default" and museums are waiting for more details before making any statements.

According to collectSPACE (7/20, Pearlman), there is an agreement between NASA and Bezos regarding the engines: NASA has "ownership of the artifacts and will ultimately decide where they go on museum display."

Also covering the story are another Los Angeles Times (7/20, Kellogg, 692K) "Science Now" blog post, KIRO-TV Seattle (7/20, 5:25 p.m. PDT, 44K), Popular Mechanics (7/20, Moseman, 1.22M), Gizmodo (7/20, Ha), Florida Today (7/20, Dean, 53K), Wired (7/20, Mann, 798K) "Wired Science" blog, Talking Points Memo (7/20, Bobic), NBC News (7/20, Boyle) "Cosmic Log" blog, and Universe Today (7/20, Kremer).

More Express Doubts About Lunar National Park Concept. NPR (7/20) "All Things Considered" continued coverage of how the Outer Space Treaty from 1967 may prevent the formation of a "national historic park for the Apollo 11 mission" as outlined in a new bill. Scott Pace, director of the Space Policy Institute at George Washington University, is doubtful the bill will be passed but added it is addressing "a real" issue as more rovers and possibly people are expected to head to the moon and could interact with historical sites "people would feel strongly about." Pace then outlined several scenarios of how humans could one day live and/or work on the moon depending on its resources and commercial viability.

In a column for the Guardian (UK) (7/20, 286K), Santhosh Mathew too the Apollo 11 anniversary to write on the continued importance of space exploration, calling those who think it is too costly "misguided" because of all the benefits it has provided. He disagreed with the concept of the national lunar park because he saw no scientific value in those sites. In order to "celebrate and honor the spirit of Apollo 11," the sites should instead be used to inspire more exploration.

In an article for Time (7/20, Kluger, 3.38M), Jeffrey Kluger is more positive, writing the concept of the lunar park is "lovely and visionary as the missions that inspired it" even if there are "25 jillion ways" to mock the bill. Kluger believes the bill is "implicitly challenging" the US to regain the "finger-in-the-eye bravado" that NASA has lost since the Apollo mission.

Locals Remember Apollo Mission. The San Jose (CA) Mercury News (7/20, Ngai, 539K) profiled Al Kuhn and Manny Cherkas who were both at NASA when the Apollo 11 mission launched. With the Apollo anniversary, Cherkas reportedly said he is "concerned" by NASA funding cuts. Kuhn, meanwhile, thought unmanned missions was the most "practical approach" to space exploration in today's economic environment.

Meanwhile, in his column for the Modesto (CA) Bee (7/20, Jardine, 59K), Jeff Jardine profiled Christine and Robert Tinkey as Robert Tinkey was a former NASA employee who knew Armstrong as a friend back in the 1960s.

In his column for the Heritage (7/21) newspapers, Craig Farrand recalled seeing the Apollo launch on TV. He commented all the US has today are "memories" of launches and any potential mission to Mars or the moon is just talk. Today, Farrand said relying on Russia to get to the ISS is not "riveting TV" or "real" space exploration.

Armstrong Honored For Anniversary. The Aurora (IL) Beacon-News (7/21, Linke, 22K) reported to honor Neil Armstrong and the Apollo anniversary, "internationally known pastry chef" Alain Roby has created a statue of Armstrong out of white chocolate. It is now on display at the All Chocolate Kitchen where it has garnered "a lot of attention from store patrons."

Meanwhile, WLIO-TV Lima, OH (7/20, 11:04 p.m. EDT, 2K) broadcast for the Apollo 11 anniversary, Armstrong was honored at Wapakoneta's Summer Moon Festival. Astronaut Greg H. Johnson, who was at the event, said NASA is right now in a "lull" like it was at previous times between programs.

Blog Coverage. Jason Rhian at AmericaSpace (7/20) wrote how right before the Apollo 11 anniversary, workers involved with the mission gathered at Harbor Pointe and the Apollo Monument and the Space Walk of Fame Museum to remember Apollo 11. Rhian noted several Apollo astronauts were at the events including Apollo 7's Command Module Pilot Walt Cunningham and Apollo 13's Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise.

Alan Boyle at the NBC News (7/21, News) "Cosmic Log" blog noted the gathering and other tributes to Armstrong as well for the Apollo anniversary.

Meanwhile, Mickey Mellen at the Google Earth Blog (7/19, Mellen) wrote the "best way to experience the landing" for the Apollo 11 anniversary is with the "amazing" Google Earth tour by Sean Askay.

NASA NEWS

Garver Debates Merits Of Developing Technology Before Mission Selection. Space News (7/20, Foust, Subscription Publication) reported at the Future Space 2013 conference, NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver debated former congressman Robert Walker on whether technology should drive missions or vice versa. Garver said, "We can't just pick a place and go there just because we want to. ... We need to focus a little more on the why and the how than just the where." Walker called that "backwards," especially NASA's asteroid redirect mission which he thinks could be done robotically. Garver countered, "Without an outside force that gives you your purpose, you are not going to get consensus. ... We live in a different era than we did in Apollo. We have suffered, in my view, from trying to relive Apollo." The article noted how she also touted "affordability" as a much bigger factor in mission design today, adding, "I can't believe" the relatively small cost of the asteroid mission compared to the SLS and Orion development is "controversial. ... Would you rather have tens of billions of dollars and do a lunar mission? Sure. Do we? ... No, we don't." She said instead of constantly debating plans "we probably just need to just go do a mission. ... If that's not people want to do, we can argue about something else and not go anywhere again for a while."

Principal Caught Plagiarizing Quote Originally About Garver. The Boston Globe (7/22, Vaznis, 250K) reports "a newly appointed Boston middle school principal" Jaime Moody was caught plagiarizing "extensively" from a Forbes column by Margie Warrell in an attempt to better connect to the community. The article noted that in one instance Moody "switched the focus" of a sentence about NASA Administrator Lori Garver to herself. In the original piece, Warrell wrote about "Garver's rise" to her current position, saying Garver is "willing to challenge assumptions, and push the boundaries of possibility."

House, Senate Expected To Argue Over Different Funding Levels. The Washington Post (7/21, Achenbach, 489K) continued coverage of how the Republican-led House has "taken dead aim" at NASA's asteroid redirect mission by eliminating its budget in the authorization passed by the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology last Thursday. According to the article, there are still "myriad uncertainties" like the ultimate cost and results from such a mission. The article noted the Senate "looks more kindly" on the proposal and on NASA in general with its more generous budget proposal. Therefore, there will be "significant budget differences" to resolve in committee likely after the August recess.

WPTV-TV West Palm Beach, FL (7/20, 3:44 a.m. EDT, 630) broadcast the asteroid plan has been "shot down" by the House. The broadcast noted that while the House wants NASA to head to the moon and Mars, detractors claim the timetable is "unrealistic."

Meanwhile, the Huntsville (AL) Times (7/21, Roop, 43K) "Breaking" blog focused on the difference in funding between the House and the Senate on the Space Launch System. Rep. Mo Brooks said it is an "open debate" whether the House's lower amount is enough to achieve a 2017 first launch. Brooks said the House did not want to fund programs over sequestration levels because it would never be allowed to come up for a vote. According to the article, there is uncertainty if a NASA budget will even be passed. If a continuing resolution is passed instead, NASA officials reportedly said it would not be sufficient "to keep key science programs going or fully utilize the International Space Station."

Blog Coverage. Jim Hillhouse at AmericaSpace (7/21) posted his notes on the various projects in the House budget and the "concerns and priorities" revealed. These include but were not limited to "frustration" on how NASA is handling past SLS appropriations language, a push for NASA to determine as "expeditiously as possible" if the ISS can be extended past 2020, and the desire for more Space Act Agreement oversight.

HUMAN EXPLORATION AND OPERATIONS

NASA Closing In On Cause Of Leak. NASASpaceFlight (7/22, Bergin) reports that as investigations into ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano's suit failure continue, "numerous root causes" have been eliminated with the only "credible failure sources" now in the suit's Portable Life Support Unit. Although for the moment NASA has suspended EVAs, the article noted that none had been planned until 2015 except for emergency. Meanwhile, in reviewing what happened during the spacewalk, the article claimed astronauts at the ISS and officials on the ground acted "with professionalism and purpose" to make sure Parmitano was safe.

Fox Business Lou Dobbs Tonight (7/20, 4:50 a.m. ET) and nine other TV broadcasts continued coverage of the problematic spacewalk.

European Officials Praise Parmitano For His "Stoic Response." The Aviation Week (7/19, Carreau) "On Space" blog reported Parmitano was "praised" by Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta for his "stoic response" to last week's spacewalk incident. Thomas Reiter, ESA director of human spaceflight and operations, said officials are "proud" of the "great job" he did "in this critical situation."

Columnist In "Awe" Of Cassidy. In a column for the York County (ME) Coast Star (7/21), John Breneman wrote how he interviewed Chris Cassidy when he was in high school. Breneman commented he is in "awe" of Cassidy and the way he helped save Parmitano during the spacewalk.

Sequestration May Impact ISS Utilization. Space News (7/20, David, Subscription Publication) reported at last week's International Space Station Research and Development Conference, ISS program manager Michael Suffredini warned of the effects of sequestration, saying it "is a major issue today. We have taken significant budget cuts this year." Suffredini added that if it continues, "it's likely to have impact in our ability to fully utilize the ISS. ... With the cuts we have been given and where I think I can find money, we'll be okay. If we get a big cut next year, which sometimes you hear, then it will be a challenge for us. ... But we'll deal with it if it comes."

Officials "Trumpeting" Results From The ISS. China's Xinhua (7/20) news agency reported at the conference, officials were "trumpeting a long list of accomplishments" like the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer and other experiments over the past year. James Kirkpatrick, executive director of the American Astronautical Society, said there are "real results" coming from the ISS.

Olympic Torch Visit To ISS Delaying Camera Installment. The Canadian Press (7/20, Rakobowchuk) reported plans to install cameras on the International Space Station in October have been postponed to late November to accommodate the arrival of the Olympic torch. "The first-of-its-kind space voyage by the Olympic icon has also caused a number of other launches to be rescheduled," reports the Canadian Press. The company in charge of the cameras is Vancouver-based UrtheCast Corp.

NASA Officials Visit Textron To See Orion's Heat Shield. The Boston Business Journal (7/20, Resende, Subscription Publication) "Techflash" blog reported last Wednesday, Dan Dumbacher, NASA deputy associate administrator for exploration systems, and Orion program manager Mark Geyer visited Textron Defense Systems to see the fabrication of the Orion's heat shield for its first test flight next year.

Blog Coverage. Sharon Gaudin at ComputerWorld (7/20, Gaudin) "Tech Space" blog discussed the visit as she was there. Dumbacher said, "This is a key first step in taking us back into space and on to asteroids, the moon and Mars. ... This heat shield is a key piece to take us beyond Earth orbit." Gaudin notes that while the technology behind the shield "isn't all that different" than what has been used for decades because "physics simply hasn't changed much," developers are using an "x-ray robot" to better examine the shield for cracks. Gaudin commented that NASA still does not know the future destination for the spacecraft even as Geyer said, "Orion's job is to do things we've never done before and go places we've never gone before. ... We're talking about nudging an asteroid into orbit around the moon and then Orion would take astronauts up to examine it."

Thompson: Antares Rocket's First Launch "Essentially Flawless." Space News (7/20, De Selding, Subscription Publication), in an article initially focusing on Orbital Sciences' first satellite orders in nine months, reported Orbital Chief Executive David Thompson said during a conference call with investors that a review of the Antares rocket launch in April was "essentially flawless" and the next flight to the ISS will come in September. He also, according to the article, "reiterated" that the number of available AJ-26 engines for the rocket is "limited." Because the engines will run out in 2016, the article noted Thompson said the company needs "a long-term supply of Antares first-stage engines" by the middle of next year.

Hadfield Developing Children's Book On Time In Space. The Boston Herald (7/22, Fee, 91K) reports former ISS commander and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield has been in Boston developing "a kids' book about his adventures in space — and back on Earth." According to the article, Hadfield tuned into "a superstar" when he was at the ISS.

The NBC Today Show Saturday (7/20, 7:49 a.m. ET, 264K) profiled Hadfield and how he demonstrated "what life is really like in orbit." Hadfield said it was an "incredible existence" living at the ISS.

Auñón Speaks About "Exciting Time" At NASA. The Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch (7/20, Llovio, 113K) reported Serena Auñón spoke with 100 Latino high school students attending the four-day Hispanic College Institute at Virginia State University on Friday in order to inspire them to consider math and science careers. According to the article, Auñón discussed the "host of opportunities at NASA," including the ISS program, which makes today an "exciting time." The article noted one student did say the talk "rekindled" her interest in a NASA career.

The Petersburg (VA) Progress-Index (7/20, Small, 10K) notes Auñón spoke about how "simple bodily functions" are "feats of engineering" at the ISS. Ivelisse Gilman, informal education manager at the Langley Research Center, said, "We want [students] to understand the challenges of space exploration in general. ... It gives them the opportunity to explore rather than listen to a lecture in the classroom." According to the article, students "literally ran" after the talk for a chance to take a photo with Auñón.

Diaz Discusses "Growing Opportunities." The WHSV-TV Harrisonburg-Shenandoah, VA (7/19, Urbanowicz) website reported astronaut Franklin Chang Diaz spoke to "JMU space camp explorers" about the "growing opportunities for anyone" in space, emphasizing commercial opportunities.

The Charlottesville (VA) Daily Progress (7/21, Gonzalez, 28K) notes Jill Prince, "a NASA/Langley Research Center scientist," also spoke with the over 80 students at the camp.

NASA Releases Draft Request For Commercial Crew Transportation Capability Program. Flight International (7/19, Rosenberg) reported NASA released a draft request for proposal for the Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCap), which "builds" on the Commercial Crew Integrated Capability (CCiCap) program. According to the article, CCtCap contracts will be "based on Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)," which has drawn some criticisms from those who wanted the contracts to continue under Space Act Agreements, "which allow much greater leeway for contractors to design and build spacecraft." The CCtCap program will involve "construction and flight testing, leading to full NASA certification and at least one flight to the ISS with cargo."

Kelly: Launch Pad 39A Should Go To Proposal With The Most Launches. In his column for Florida Today (7/21, 53K), John Kelly wrote that SpaceX's desire to use the Kennedy Space Center's launch pad 39A exclusively is "raising some hackles," demonstrating it is now "part of the establishment." On the other hand, Blue Origin is now the "maverick" with its desire to make the launch pad a "versatile multi-use facility." Kelly expects this to be an "interesting" debate. While not siding with either, Kelly believes NASA should choose the proposal that results in the "most launches and the most efficient use of the great facilities."

BRS Aerospace Leasing Some Former Shuttle Facilities. Florida Today (7/20, Price, 53K) reported under a contract signed Friday, BRS Aerospace will lease space in a former shuttle facility for "a research-and-development operation." Space Florida President Frank DiBello said officials are "truly pleased" another commercial company is using KSC's "extremely valuable assets." According to the article, this is another "part of NASA's broader effort" to commercialize facilities.

ISS Images Thunderstorm From Space. During a weather report, KNTV-TV San Francisco (7/22, 2:49 a.m. ET) briefly included images of thunderstorms "as seen from the international space station this morning." Three other TV stations had similar images.

"Dramatic" Atlantis Exhibit Praised. In an article for the Miami Herald (7/20, 139K), Marjie Lambert reviews the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center, noting how the "creative, sophisticated and comprehensive" exhibit features the shuttle as if departing the ISS. People entering the exhibit experience a "dramatic reveal, a chest-swelling moment" that Lambert did not want to describe in order to lessen the impact. Lambert commented the exhibit was "crowded with people," all stopping to look at the shuttle or speak with astronaut Jerry Ross who was there at the time. According to Lambert, Ross "embodied the courage of the astronaut corps, the adventure of the shuttle program, and the drama of spacewalks."

Texas Student Nominated By Lawmakers To Attend NASA Internship. Dayton News (7/19, 1K) reports on NASA's summer internship to the Johnson Space Center, focusing on a local student nominated by local leaders and participating as one of 200 students across Texas. Haley Lambright will represent Dayton High School at the High School Aerospace Scholars, "an interactive online learning experience highlighted," by the internship and offering "a unique opportunity to explore the exciting possibilities of job careers in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), with space exploration as its central theme."

 

 

 

 

 

 

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