Thursday, May 7, 2015

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From: "Moon, Larry J. (JSC-EA411)" <larry.j.moon@nasa.gov>
Date: May 7, 2015 at 10:29:03 AM CDT
To: "Moon, Larry J. (JSC-EA411)" <larry.j.moon@nasa.gov>
Subject: [nasa-jsc-retirees-list] FW: NASA News and  JSC Today - Thursday, May 7, 2015
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JSC Today - Thursday, May 7, 2015

Hope you can join us at Hibachi Grill today  for our monthly NASA Retirees Luncheon @ 11:30which is open to NASA and NASA contractor retirees and family and friends too for that matter.  Followed by the Jim Oberg NAL talk at the Gilruth at 2:30 and ending with the KOTM at 4pm at the Pavillion!   What a day of activities…huh!

 

 

 

LEADING THE NEWS

• SpaceX Successfully Tests Pad Abort System.

NASA NEWS

• Bolden: House's Authorization Bill Is "Abysmal."

• NASA To Enact Rules Preventing Discrimination Against Veterans With Disabilities.

• New Book Details How NASA Helped Promote Civil Rights.

• Last Known Surviving Member Of "Operation Paperclip" Passes Away.

HUMAN EXPLORATION AND OPERATIONS

• Progress Spacecraft May Reenter Earth's Atmosphere Early Friday.

• Kelly Twins Interviewed On The Today Show.

• Manned Mission To Phobos Could Be Embraced By ARM Supporters And Opponents.

• Cristoforetti Demonstrates Bathroom Use Aboard The ISS.

• Planetary Resources' Arkyd-3R Satellite Set To Deploy From The ISS In July.

• University Of Tennessee Students To Begin "Dream Jobs" At NASA.

• Colorado State Researchers To Investigate Effects Of Space Radiation On Astronauts.

• NASA: DMSP-F13 Satellite Debris Will Stay In Orbit For Decades.

• Tani Honored At Chantilly Day Festival.

SpaceX Successfully Tests Pad Abort System.

The CBS Evening News (5/6, story 8, 0:20, Pelley, 5.08M) has a very brief broadcast on SpaceX's successful test of a launch escape system, "an important advance...in private space flight."

        The AP (5/7, Dunn) reports that NASA spokesman Mike Curie said that the test for the manned version of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft was "unlike any seen in Florida since the days of Apollo." According to the article, SpaceX did not immediately announce what the results of the test were, but it appeared to have "unfolded more or less as anticipated."

        In an article for TIME (5/6, 19.57M), Jeffrey Kluger writes that the public should be very aware of how important it was that "NASA flew a teeny-tiny, 90-second, unmanned mission." Kluger specifically notes that NASA "made something of a point" to compare the Dragon test with "the triumphant returns long-ago crews made from the moon," although that could have been "overwrought."

        The Washington Post (5/6, Davenport, 5.03M) "The Switch" blog notes that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said in a press conference that had astronauts participated in the test, they would have come out of the test "in great shape." According to the article, engineers will now review how the spacecraft and a dummy on board fared during the test. Meanwhile, Musk would not say exactly when the Dragon would be ready to carry people, stressing that estimates are "hard" when "in unexplored territory."

        According to the Orlando (FL) Sentinel (5/7, Powers, 776K), Musk said there was "one concern" with how one of the eight engines behaved. However, he added that not only was this not a major issue, but the results are "a good indication for the future of Dragon." Kathy Lueders, manager of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, said in a release that the test was "a critical step toward ensuring crew safety for government and commercial endeavors in low-Earth orbit."

        CNN (5/6, Barnett, 3.17M) reports that the short test "made history." The article notes that NASA will help SpaceX engineers evaluate the results.

        The Christian Science Monitor (5/6, Spotts, 539K) reports that the test was "a legacy of the space-shuttle program," which showed the importance of having a launch abort system. Now the system will undergo "a more demanding test" later this year when the capsule has to eject from a rocket as it ascends.

        The Guardian (UK) (5/6, Walters, 2.93M) notes that during SpaceX's live stream of the test, a commentator did thank NASA and the US Air Force for their help to make the test possible.

        SPACE (5/6, Malik, 241K) reports that after the launch, NASA spokesman George Diller said, "This flight [was] unlike any seen in Florida since the days of Apollo." Jon Cowart, the NASA partner manager working with SpaceX, said that the test and the data that was collected from it "are the kinds of things in rocketry that we live for. ... These are the days we live for in this business."

        Aviation Week (5/6, Norris, Svitak, 2K) notes that this milestone was part of the Commercial Crew Integrated Capability (CciCap) program. According to the article, Phil McAlister, head of NASA commercial cargo and crew development, said that after SpaceX completes is next abort system test, it will complete "a handful of remaining milestones in November" to finish out the contract.

        Space News (5/6, Foust, Subscription Publication, 481) reports that Lueders praised the company when she said, "Congratulations to SpaceX on what appears to have been a successful test on the company's road toward achieving NASA certification of the Crew Dragon spacecraft for missions to and from the International Space Station."

        Blog Coverage. Joseph Stromberg at Vox (5/6, 839K) places this test in context of Musk's "wildly ambitious" goal to send people to Mars. While the plan is still "vague," Musk's timetable for a Mars mission is "far more aggressive than NASA's." Stromberg notes that so far it is "unclear" whether NASA and SpaceX will collaborate on any mission outside of low-Earth orbit.

        Eric Berger at Houston Chronicle (5/6, 2.29M) "SciGuy" blog writes that Elon Musk is "amazing" in that he is tackling "some of the biggest existential problems" successfully by producing useful technology. Berger highlights the "incredible progress" Musk has made in areas like making spaceflight affordable, which NASA, Europe, and Russia have been unable to do after decades of work.

Bolden: House's Authorization Bill Is "Abysmal."

Space News (5/6, Leone, Subscription Publication, 481) reports that at the Women in Aerospace (WIA) conference on Tuesday, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said that the NASA Authorization Act for 2016 and 2017 that passed the House Science Committee and would cut funding for NASA's Earth Sciences program, is "abysmal," as well as "very shortsighted, very wrong-headed and everything." Bolden told the publication, "When people talk about wanting to get NASA back to its core mission, you know, we have a mission to make sure we take care of the planet." When asked about a proposal by Rep. Dana Rohrabacher to remove the study of Earth from NASA's charter, Bolden said, "Anything that strikes responsibility for Earth Science and responsibility for providing necessary data to decision-makers about protecting this planet, about Earth, I think would be irresponsible, to be quite honest." The article notes that "industry insiders handicapping the bill" believe that there is very little chance the Senate will pass the House's bill as is.

        Handling Of Bill Cutting NASA Earth Science Budget Called A Deception Of Omission. Michael Hiltzik writes for the Los Angeles Times (5/7, Hiltzik, 4.03M) that Rep. Lamar Smith "is one of the most eminent and influential climate change deniers in Congress," and argues that Rep. Smith's bill cutting NASA's Earth science program budget by at least 20 percent was a "model of misdirection and deceit." Hiltzik writes that the press release related to the bill did not describe the cuts it would make to the Earth science division, mentioning the program only once. Hiltzik argues that the apparent omission represents a deception, whether intended or not.

        Congress Called On To Keep Supporting NASA's Missions. In an op-ed for Roll Call (5/6, 99K), Doug Cooke, former head of NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, and Dan Dumbacher, former deputy associate administrator of NASA's Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, write that with NASA's recent demonstration of the Orion spacecraft and its development of the Space Launch System, it has "never been more important" for Congress to continue supporting NASA's efforts to go deeper into space, as well as its work with robotic missions and at the ISS. To the authors, all of these areas are "integrated elements" that help support "thousands of scientists, engineers and technicians." If Congress wants to maintain NASA's recent "great progress," it needs to keep the SLS, Orion, and NASA's scientific missions "supported, funded and on track."

NASA To Enact Rules Preventing Discrimination Against Veterans With Disabilities.

The Hill (5/6, Devaney, Wheeler, 533K) "OVERNIGHT REGULATION" website reports that NASA, along with the Defense Department and General Services Administration, will "immediately" enact new rules "that would prevent government contractors from discriminating against veterans with disabilities."

New Book Details How NASA Helped Promote Civil Rights.

NPR (5/6, Greene, 1.52M) "Morning Edition" reported on how President John F. Kennedy used NASA, "the fastest growing government agency" in 1961, to promote civil rights, which is detailed in a new book by Steven Moss and Richard Paul titled "We Could Not Fail." Moss said that while NASA's first African-Americans worked with white colleges inside facilities, this did not translate to integrated activities in cities like Huntsville.

        Blog Coverage. At The Guardian (UK) (5/6, 2.93M) "Lay Scientists" blog, Martin Robbins writes about the "big problems" inherent when using arguments similar to Manifest Destiny to explain why humans should go to Mars. Robbins highlights one essay about how there has been very "little attention" as to who will get to participate "in the rather white and male race to conquer Mars." Subsequently, Robbins notes that when discussing space missions in the future, there is a "pernicious space myth" that everyone will get along, leaving "no room for discussion about social justice or equality." Robbins does not oppose efforts to reach Mars; rather, he wants to discuss these types of issues "from the very start."

Last Known Surviving Member Of "Operation Paperclip" Passes Away.

The AP (5/7, Reeves) reports that Oscar Carl Holderer, "the last known surviving member of the German engineering team" led by Wernher von Braun who came to the US following World War II, known as "Operation Paperclip," passed away on Tuesday at the age of 95. The article notes that some of the training devices Holderer built after he retired from NASA in 1974 are still being used to this day at the US Space and Rocket Center.

        The Huntsville (AL) Times (5/7, Roop, 127K), WAFF-TV Huntsville, AL (5/6, Hurley, 75K) website, Deutsche Welle (DEU) (5/7, 90K), and BBC News (5/7, 1.79M) also cover the story.

Progress Spacecraft May Reenter Earth's Atmosphere Early Friday.

The AP (5/7) continues coverage of how Roscosmos said that the failed Progress spacecraft, launched on April 28, will reenter the Earth's atmosphere on Friday. Yesterday, the Russian space agency stated that most of the spacecraft will "burn up harmlessly," according to the article.

        Reuters (5/7, Klotz) notes that US Air Force tracking data also indicates that the spacecraft should reenter the atmosphere early Friday. The article adds that it is not yet clear where any pieces that survive could hit, although it is likely to be over the ocean.

        The WAFF-TV Huntsville, AL (5/6, Hurley, 75K) website highlights the questions, implying that the spacecraft could even have the same impact as the meteor that hit Russia in 2013.

        The CBS News (5/6, Schupak, 8.2M) website notes that CBS News Space Correspondent William Harwood said that reentries like this one are common, and it is "unlikely" that any surviving material would strike a populated area.

        Spaceflight Now (5/6, Clark, 3K) highlights that various calculations do not agree on when exactly the spacecraft will reenter the atmosphere, with estimates ranging from Thursday to Saturday.

        In his column for SPACE (5/6, 241K), Leonard David writes that Progress' failure has "some clear messages," according to analysts, including the ISS' reliance on supplies from Earth and whether there "any potential commonality of hardware" between this unmanned spacecraft and manned spacecraft. Reporter James Oberg, who thought every effort needs to be taken to ensure crews will be safe, said that it was also "long past time due" that Russia reinstate its Tracking Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) for civilian missions.

        Also covering the story are BBC News (5/6, 1.79M), ITAR-TASS News Agency (5/7, 5K), AFP (5/7), Quartz (5/6, Timmons, 438K), Moscow (RUS) Times (5/7, 107K), Interfax (RUS) (5/6), The Conversation (UK) (5/7, Brown), and Daily Mail (UK) (5/6, Zolfagharifard, O'Callaghan, 5.37M) also cover the story.

        Astronauts In "Good Spirits" After Loss Of Progress. RT (RUS) (5/7, 346K) interviews astronaut Scott Kelly and cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko yesterday, noting that both were in "good spirits" and not too concerned by the loss of the Progress spacecraft. Kelly said, "Anytime you lose a spacecraft you don't feel good about it, but we have a good amount of supplies onboard, so we are well positioned up here." Kelly also spoke about the upcoming arrival of opera singer Sarah Brightman, noting, "Anytime you get new people up here it is a change. This is one of the things that we enjoy flying up in space is the different human contact and human relationships. Whether it is a tourist or an astronaut or cosmonaut all visitors are welcome and we enjoy having them."

        Source Says Progress Failure Will Not Impact Next Manned Launch To The ISS. Russia's ITAR-TASS News Agency (5/6, 5K) reports that unlike what earlier reports claimed, a Roscosmos source said the issue with the failed Progress spacecraft would not impact the launch of the next set of astronauts to the ISS on May 26. The source said that the Soyuz TMA-17M spacecraft for that manned launch is now in "standby mode."

        However, Interfax (RUS) (5/6), Xinhua (CHN) (5/7, 12K), and Indo-Asian News Service (5/7) all claim that the launch is being rescheduled.

        Meanwhile, the KXRM-TV Colorado Springs, CO (5/6, Case, 2K) website profiles NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, who will be part of the crew launching later this month.

        Peake Qualified Now To Be Backup On May Launch. BBC News (5/6, 1.79M) reports British astronaut Tim Peake is now qualified to fly the Soyuz spacecraft after passing his final exam. This will also place him on standby for the May launch "in case someone has to drop out." Peake said that the test was "fairly long and gruelling," but "very interesting and enjoyable."

Kelly Twins Interviewed On The Today Show.

The NBC's Today Show (5/6, 8:34 a.m. ET, 4.65M) broadcast a live interview with astronaut Scott Kelly from the ISS and his twin, Mark Kelly, who was in the studio. Scott said that when he first arrived at the station, it "almost felt like I had never left. It's amazing how your body adapts to this environment and how it remembers actually being here." Scott added that he and the other astronauts "get along great." Scott also added that the station's new espresso machine, which makes "life here more normal," is also a science experiment. Meanwhile, interviewer Savannah Guthrie said having both twins take part in research is "kind of a dream come true for NASA."

        The Today Show Online (5/6, Stump, 1.68M), People (5/6, Lane, 45.74M) "GreatIdeas" website, and Salon (5/6, Rothkopf, 1.16M) all summarize the interview.

Manned Mission To Phobos Could Be Embraced By ARM Supporters And Opponents.

Popular Mechanics (5/6, Wenz, 8.25M) reports that at the Humans to Mars Summit in Washington, DC, a team from the Jet propulsion Laboratory discussed ways that astronauts could visit Phobos as "an intriguing way station for Mars exploration." According to the article, the concept could be embraced by those wanting to build on the Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM), such as NASA officials, or those wanting to "replace it entirely."

        Planetary Society Officials Endorse Phobos Plan As Realistic And Affordable. In an op-ed for National Geographic (5/6, 32.75M), Bill Nye, CEO of The Planetary Society, and Casey Dreier, director of advocacy at The Planetary Society, write that the plan by the JPL team to go to Phobos, which was developed at a Planetary Society workshop, is an affordable way to reach the Mars system. This proposal "adheres to realism in cost...minimizes risky new technology, maximizes return on the investments of existing hardware, and would enthrall all of humanity."

Cristoforetti Demonstrates Bathroom Use Aboard The ISS.

The International Business Times (5/6, Poladian, 774K) reports that in a video, ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti demonstrated "bathroom tips aboard the space station," like how one takes a shower or cuts nails. The article also notes that astronaut Karen Nyberg also demonstrated the process of washing one's hair in a video made in 2013.

        The Christian Science Monitor (5/6, Mendoza, 539K), in a story focusing on Cristoforetti's espresso drinking and the science behind the ISSpresso machine, notes that the videos she and other astronauts produce give "a visual account of their experiments and activities."

        The Local Italy (5/6, Inge) and Daily Mail (UK) (5/6, Woollaston, 5.37M) also cover the story, with all three mentioning Cristoforetti's achievement of being the first person to drink espresso in space.

Planetary Resources' Arkyd-3R Satellite Set To Deploy From The ISS In July.

SPACE (5/6, Wall, 241K) reports that Planetary Resources' Arkyd-3R satellite is set to be launched from the ISS "sometime in July." Once in space, the cubesat will demonstrate technology that subsequent spacecraft will use "to study and eventually mine asteroids in deep space." According to the article, Planetary Resources officials say that a larger satellite, the Arkyd-6, should launch "later this year."

        Sputnik News (5/7) notes that Planetary Resources and fellow asteroid mining company Deep Space Industries (DSI) are working with NASA. Through the arrangement, the agency can help those companies with their initial "financial viability," while NASA obtains "valuable information" and saves "on research and development costs," according to the article.

        Engadget (5/6, Fingas, 793K) and ExtremeTech (5/6, Whitwam, 135K) also cover the story.

University Of Tennessee Students To Begin "Dream Jobs" At NASA.

The Knoxville (TN) News Sentinel (5/6, Slaby, 332K) reports that three female 2015 graduates from the University of Tennessee will begin "dream jobs" at NASA this summer. The three will begin training to take roles "with operations for the International Space Station at the Johnson Space Center." The Sentinel notes that, according to the head of the school's Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering department, the students' gender reflects the "growing diversity" of the field at the university.

Colorado State Researchers To Investigate Effects Of Space Radiation On Astronauts.

The Fort Collins (CO) Coloradoan (5/6, 59K) reports that researchers at Colorado State University will investigate "the effects of long-term exposure to space radiation" on astronauts as part of a $9 million grant from NASA. Michael Weil, who will lead the university's research, said that NASA especially wants to know about "the cognitive effects." The article notes that as part of the grant, the school will also renovate a facility that can "closely approximate conditions astronauts would face traveling to Mars."

        The Tech Times (5/6, Algar, 153K) also covers the story.

NASA: DMSP-F13 Satellite Debris Will Stay In Orbit For Decades.

Space News (5/6, Gruss, Subscription Publication, 481) reports that officials in NASA's Orbital Debris Program Office said in a newsletter that debris from Air Force's DMSP-F13 meteorological satellite, which broke apart in February after a battery explosion, will remain in orbit "for decades." The article notes that there are currently 149 pieces of debris.

        The Tech Times (5/6, 153K) also covers the story.

Tani Honored At Chantilly Day Festival.

The Springfield (VA) Connection (5/6, Hobbs, 21K) reports the Chantilly-Centreville Chamber of Commerce and Kaiser Permanente plan to host Chantilly Day, a local festival, and will feature NASA astronaut Daniel Tani as one of its dignitaries and honored guests. The article notes Tani's background and accomplishments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Headlines

  1. Joint Leadership Team Web Poll

Your visibility with management was about what I expected. Thirty percent work mostly with your immediate supervisor, with about 10 percent getting centerwide visibility. This week I'd like to ask you about our official visitor center, Space Center Houston. More than 700,000 visitors see us by visiting with them. Is Space Center Houston doing a great job of representing us? An average job? Not so great? The Beard will be a key player for the Rockets continued success, but maybe it's time to move on to the Astros bandwagon. They have the best record in all of baseball so far. Is it sustainable? Will they crash? Is last place looming again? Jose your Altuve on over to get this week's poll.

Joel Walker x30541 http://jlt.jsc.nasa.gov/

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  1. Potato, Potahto—We Have Your Mars Week Recap

In case you happen to be one of about seven people who missed out on Mars Week festivities and talks, check out JSC Features for the latest. We've recapped all of Mars Week for you, so you can feel as if you were at Every. Single. Event. (Even if you weren't.) Also, we're sure you haven't had your complete fill of Andy Weir, potatoes and "The Martian." Whet your appetite with this new article about his visit.

While you're at JSC Features, don't forget to check out a new NASA Star—Nancy Miyamoto—who's being featured for Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

JSC External Relations, Office of Communications and Public Affairs x33317

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   Organizations/Social

  1. JSC NMA: 'First, Break All the Rules' - Lon Miller

What does breaking all the rules have to do with doing the right things?

Come and find out! The JSC National Management Association (NMA) presents Lon Miller. Miller is an active leader of the JSC team, previously serving as the co-chair of the Joint Leadership Team and currently serving as the president of the JSC NMA. He began his career in the aerospace industry in 1979, and today serves as Jacobs' senior vice president and general manager of the Clear Lake group. Prior to that he served as the associate center director of NASA's Stennis Space Center. Miller has managed multiple projects in the aerospace industry. He is a member of several boards/committees and has received numerous awards, including the NASA Silver Snoopy, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, NASA Public Service Medal and two NASA George M. Low awards. Miller enjoys flying and driving race cars.

You don't want to miss this opportunity to meet and hear this dynamic talk! Bring your lunch.

Event Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015   Event Start Time:11:30 AM   Event End Time:1:00 PM
Event Location: B1/966

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Bridget M. Niese x32335

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  1. Out & Allied ERG Pride Celebration/Meeting May 13

All JSC team members (government, contractor, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender [LGBT] and non-LGBT allies) are invited to the Out & Allied @ JSC Employee Resource Group (ERG) Pride Celebration meeting Wednesday, May 13, from noon to 2 p.m. in Building 30A's Collaboration Center Einstein Room. The primary order of business for this month's meeting is to hold a special election for the position of ERG secretary. Then, we will have pizza and discuss the plans for next month's activities. Please join us to help, meet others and network! For more information about our group, including how to become involved, contact any listed Out & Allied member on our SharePoint site.

Event Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015   Event Start Time:12:00 PM   Event End Time:2:00 PM
Event Location: Building 30A Collaboration Center Einstein Room

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Leslie Hammond x30348 http://collaboration.jsc.nasa.gov/iierg/LGBTA/SitePages/Home.aspx

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  1. No Boundaries ERG May Meetings

The No Boundaries (NoBo) Employee Resource Group "promotes the development, inclusion and innovation of JSC's workforce, with a focus on employees with disabilities."

We seek interested employees at JSC, both civil servants and contractors, who will help further "facilitate a working environment accessible and inclusive of all abilities, which in turn makes the center a safer and better place to work for the entire JSC workforce."

The agenda for our May meeting:

    • Review suggestions for campus accessibility solutions from our NASA@Work challenge
    • Report on Safety and Health Day Booth with photographs
    • Follow up on Charter signing and website status
    • Presentation on "Caregiver Stress" by Anika Isaac of the JSC Employee Assistance Program
    • Walk-on topics

The meetings can be attended in person or by conference call-in at (844) 467-6272, passcode 471664#.

If you require an accommodation (including directions to the room), please contact Bob Shelton at x35901.

Event Date: Monday, May 11, 2015   Event Start Time:11:30 AM   Event End Time:12:30 PM
Event Location: Bldg 16E Room 2152A

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Steve Candler x37152

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  1. Env. Brown Bag: Exploration Green Conservancy

Curious about local recreation and conservation green spaces? At our next Environmental Brown Bag on May 12 at noon in Building 45, Room 751, John Cobarruvias will talk about Exploration Green, one of the local green-space projects just west of JSC. The conservancy is working to transition a 200-acre former golf course into a recreation, conservation and flood-control facility for local communities. Topics will include updates on the conservancy's nonprofit and permitting status, tree nursery, wetlands project and efforts to reclaim the former golf course trails for hiking and biking. Bring a reduced-waste lunch and learn about this local treasure.

Event Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2015   Event Start Time:12:00 PM   Event End Time:1:00 PM
Event Location: B45 Room 751

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Michelle Fraser-Page x34237 http://www.explorationgreen.org/

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  1. Starport Wants You to TEACH a Class!

Do you have a proficient knowledge of videography, photography, arts and crafts, country and western dance or some other interest that you want to share with the JSC community? Starport will soon be introducing a new Creative Learning Program and is looking for instructors to teach these classes. We need your expertise to offer JSC and contractor employees the opportunity to explore new interests and have some fun after work hours. Are these classes not your cup of tea, but you have other skills? We are open to all suggestions. Please send your class ideas or teaching credentials and availability to Cyndi Kibby or Shericka Phillips for consideration. Instructors will be compensated for their time, and instructors with no current connection to JSC are welcome to apply as well!

Cyndi Kibby x35352

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  1. JSC's Health and Fitness Week Starts Monday

It's that time of year again! Get a little healthier and earn some great wellness prizes this May during Health and Fitness Week at JSC. Health and Fitness Week starts on Monday, May 11, and ends on Friday, May 15.

Brought to you by the Starport Wellness team, Health and Fitness Week has something for everyone. Here are a few of the upcoming special events planned:

    • Prediction Walk/Run 5K
    • New wellness challenges
    • Personal training specials
    • Healthy-eating presentations
    • Wellness giveaways and prizes
    • Much more!

Visit the Starport website below to learn more about all of these events, including dates, times, prizes and registration information.

Evan Thoman x42769 https://starport.jsc.nasa.gov/

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  1. Starport Flex Friday Offerings Get *Even* Better

* Guided Grocery Store Tour *

Take Marla Murphy, Starport's new Registered Dietitian, grocery shopping with you! After covering baseline meal planning and grocery-list guidelines, participants will be educated on which foods to choose/avoid, reading nutrition panels, assessing label claims and shopping economically.

    • Friday, May 8
    • 10 to 11 a.m.
    • Kroger (1950 El Dorado Blvd.)
    • Cost: $20 (bring one family member free of charge)

* Personal Training Specials *

Sign up this Friday to consult with a personal trainer (at no cost!). We have 30-minute openings from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Limited special offer for purchasing personal training sessions:

To kick off Health and Fitness Week at JSC, Starport is offering any new personal training client the opportunity to buy three one-hour personal training sessions for only $115 ($35 savings, expires May 17).

* Last, special class offerings throughout the day JUST for you! *

Chrisanna Colletta, Starport Fitness Director x35010 https://starport.jsc.nasa.gov/en/programs/special-events/flex-friday-spe...

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   Jobs and Training

  1. APPEL - Decision Analysis

This two-day course is designed to provide the tools necessary to improve the quality of a factually based decision-making process for resolving technical issues at NASA.

This course is designed for NASA's technical workforce, including systems engineers and project personnel involved in project teams or small projects.

This course is available for self-registration in SATERN until Thursday, May 21, and is open to civil servants and contractors.

Dates: Tuesday through Wednesday, June 23 to 24

Location: Building 12, Room 152

Zeeaa Quadri x39723 https://satern.nasa.gov/learning/user/deeplink_redirect.jsp?linkId=SCHED...

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   Community

  1. National Day of Prayer

Join many for the National Day of Prayer event at the Building 1 flagpole just before noon. The National Day of Prayer tradition predates the founding of the United States of America, evidenced by the Continental Congress' proclamation in 1775 setting aside a day of prayer. In 1952, Congress established an annual day of prayer and, in 1988, that law was amended, designating the National Day of Prayer as the first Thursday in May. Our presidents through the years have invited us to pray for our country. Please join us at the Building 1 flagpole before noon, and we will start praying very soon thereafter.

Event Date: Thursday, May 7, 2015   Event Start Time:11:55 AM   Event End Time:12:30 PM
Event Location: Building 1 Flagpole

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John Fields x38023 http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org

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