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<\/a><\/figure>March 17, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n NASA is heading back to the state capitol in March for Space Day Texas, a recognition of achievements throughout Texas and a look ahead to the impact future human space exploration has on the Lone Star state.<\/p>\n The two-day schedule of events and exhibits focusing on exploration, astronauts<\/a>, and science, technology, engineering, and math education will include astronaut visits, interactive exhibits, and legislative proclamations.<\/p>\n NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center in Houston will share its accomplishments on the Capitol grounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT Tuesday, March 25, joining academic and commercial partners from across the state to share Texas\u2019 blueprint for expanding humanity\u2019s frontier in space.<\/p>\n On Monday, March 24, exhibits will feature the Texas High School Aerospace Scholars<\/a> program at the University of Texas Elementary Charter school, along with NASA Johnson\u2019s Office of STEM Engagement, Orion program, and Lockheed Martin. Interactive events will feature NASA STEM engagement programs and hands-on exhibits.<\/p>\n At 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, proclamations celebrating NASA\u2019s 25th\u00a0anniversary of continuous human presence on the International Space Station, the High School Aerospace Scholars program, and the continued progression of the Artemis campaign through NASA\u2019s commercialization of cargo, crew, landers, spacesuits, and rovers will be read in the Texas House and Senate chambers, respectively. Following the proclamations, an Artemis II crew astronaut will participate in a live question and answer session on the front steps of the Capitol.<\/p>\n NASA\u2019s impact in Texas is strong. NASA Johnson has served as the iconic site for some of the greatest moments in American history, from landing humans on the Moon to assembling the International Space Station.<\/p>\n For more than 60 years, NASA has led the world in human space exploration. Today, it is testing technologies on the Space Station that will help humanity push forward to the Moon and Mars. NASA\u2019s workforce in Texas includes more than 10,000 aerospace employees and more than $2 billion in contracts and federal salaries in 2024.<\/p>\n Learn more about NASA Johnson and its impact in Texas at:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/johnson<\/a><\/p>\n -end-<\/p>\n Kelly Humphries<\/p>\n Johnson Space Center, Houston<\/p>\n 281-483-5111<\/p>\n kelly.o.humphries@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Powered by WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n Get The Details…<\/a> March 17, 2025 NASA is heading back to the state capitol in March for Space Day Texas, a recognition of achievements throughout Texas and a look ahead to the impact future human space exploration has on the Lone Star state. The two-day schedule of events and exhibits focusing on exploration, astronauts, and science, technology, engineering, [\u2026] Continue reading
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