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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNASA will open its gates to the public Saturday, Oct. 14, celebrating the agency\u2019s 65th anniversary, the International Space Station\u2019s 25th anniversary, and upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon.<\/p>\n
Media interested in participating in the event at NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center in Houston must request credentials from the Johnson newsroom at 281-483-5111 or jsccommu@mail.nasa.gov, no later than 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. Media must check in upon arrival at the Johnson newsroom in Building 2N, where additional background materials will be available, and interviews may be requested.<\/p>\n
To help ensure an enjoyable visit for everyone when they drive through the center\u2019s main gate from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CDT, NASA Johnson is asking visitors to abide by the following guidelines:<\/p>\n
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- Small, clear\u00a0bags\u00a0<\/a>are allowed<\/li>\n
- No backpacks, drones, coolers, food, or beverages (including alcohol) are permitted<\/li>\n
- No pets (unless certified service dog)<\/li>\n
- No firearms, weapons, or ammunition (includes license\u00a0to carry)<\/li>\n
- Motorcycle helmets are required on NASA property<\/li>\n
- Entry into, continued presence on, or exit from the facility is contingent upon your consent to inspection of person or property<\/li>\n
- Download the NASA SAFE app for information on parking, entry process, policies, maps, frequently asked questions, and emergency response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
During the open house, visitors will get a free, behind-the-scenes look at some of the agency\u2019s most historic accomplishments, and the exciting work happening right now as NASA returns humans to the Moon and ultimately prepares for exploration of Mars. The incoming gate will close at 2:30 p.m. and visitors will be allowed to remain on site until 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
See a full list of what will be open and a map that includes parking, at:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/johnson\/open-house\/<\/a><\/p>\n
Visitors will have access to a variety of exhibits and hardware, ranging from Moon rocks collected during the Apollo missions, to full-size mockups of the International Space Station, NASA\u2019s Orion spacecraft, and Gateway lunar space station. Guests also will have opportunities to meet astronauts and learn more about how human spaceflight missions are managed from Mission Control, Houston.<\/p>\n
Guests may also take advantage of an exciting opportunity to view an annular eclipse \u2014 also known as a \u201cring of fire\u201d eclipse \u2014 of the Sun.<\/p>\n
In addition to facilities and exhibits, the center\u2019s Teague Auditorium will feature programs and speakers from 9:30 a.m. through 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
NASA opened for business Oct. 1, 1958, following the signing of the agency\u2019s founding legislation on July 29, 1958. After four decades that saw dozens of short-duration missions to the Moon and low Earth orbit, NASA and its international partners launched the first element of the International Space Station on Nov. 20, 1998, setting the stage for continuous human presence in space, which began in 2000.<\/p>\n
Visitors are welcomed year-round through Johnson\u2019s official visitor center, Space Center Houston, which provides tram tours and visits inside several key facilities. However, this open house will allow visitors to have access to several locations not accessible during visitor center tours.<\/p>\n
Connect with Johnson Space Center on social media at:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/x.com\/NASA_Johnson<\/a><\/p>\n
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https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NASAJSC<\/a><\/p>\n
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Kelly Humphries \/ Dylan Connell<\/p>\n
Johnson Space Center, Houston<\/p>\n
281-483-5111<\/p>\n
kelly.o.humphries@nasa.gov<\/p>\n
dylan.b.connell@nasa.gov<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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