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<\/a><\/figure>Media is invited to preview and interview NASA leadership ahead of the opening of the Earth Information Center at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History at 10 a.m. EDT, Monday, Oct. 7.<\/p>\n
The 2,000-square-foot exhibit includes a 32-foot-long, 12-foot-high video wall displaying Earth science data visualizations and videos, an interpretive panel showing Earth\u2019s connected systems, information on our changing world, and an overview of how NASA and the Smithsonian study our home planet. Visitors also can explore Earth observing missions, changes in Earth\u2019s landscape over time, and how climate is expected to change regionally through multiple interactive experiences.<\/p>\n
The event will take place at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 1000 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the media interested in attending should email Liz Vlock at: elizabeth.a.vlock@nasa.gov.<\/a> NASA\u2019s media accreditation policy<\/a> is available online.<\/p>\n Participants will be available for media interviews starting at the following times:<\/p>\n The Earth Information Center draws insights from across all NASA centers and its fellow partners \u2013 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Agency for International Development, Environmental Protection Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Administration. It allows viewers to see how our home planet is changing and gives decision makers information to develop the tools they need to mitigate, adapt, and respond to climate change.<\/p>\n NASA\u2019s Earth Information Center is a virtual and physical space designed to aid people to make informed decisions on Earth\u2019s environment and climate. It provides easily accessible, readily usable, and scalable Earth information \u2013 enabling global understanding of our changing planet.\u00a0<\/p>\n The expansion of the physical Earth Information Center at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Museum makes it the second location in the Washington area. The first is located at NASA Headquarters in Washington at 300 E St., SW.<\/p>\n To learn more about the Earth Information Center visit:<\/p>\n https:\/\/earth.gov<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n -end-<\/p>\n Elizabeth Vlock\n
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