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Connect your sci-fi fandom and learn about how NASA explores the unknown in space for all humanity! Join experts and engagement team members from NASA\u2019s Ames Research Center<\/a> in California\u2019s Silicon Valley at\u202fFAN EXPO San Francisco 2023<\/a>. Visit the exhibit, panels, and more to hear about NASA\u2019s plans for human exploration at the Moon and missions to Mars from NASA roboticists, engineers, and educators.\u00a0<\/p>\n The FAN EXPO San Francisco convention will be held Nov. 24-26, 2023, at Moscone Center West in San Francisco.\u00a0<\/p>\n The NASA booth can be found by the main entrance of the convention show floor, at booth #607. Stop by to talk to our experts, learn about upcoming missions, and much more! Event attendees will also have a chance to take a photo with a full-size model of VIPER, NASA\u2019s first robotic Moon rover. Shared posts on X, Facebook, and Instagram using the tag #MoonRoverAndMe may appear on NASA social media accounts during or after the event!\u00a0<\/p>\n 1:45 p.m. PST Saturday, Nov. 24\u00a0<\/p>\n Theater #5 (Room 2006)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Launching in late 2024, VIPER<\/a> will explore ancient craters at the lunar South Pole to unravel the mysteries of the Moon\u2019s water and inform future human exploration of the Moon as part of NASA\u2019s Artemis<\/a> missions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Panelists:\u00a0<\/p>\n Moderator: Cara Dodge, Public Engagement Lead\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 2:45 p.m. PST Saturday, Nov. 24\u00a0<\/p>\n Theater #5 (Room 2006)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n With the Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and inspiration for a new generation of explorers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Panelists:\u00a0<\/p>\n Moderator: Arezu Sarvestani, Public Affairs Specialist\u00a0<\/p>\n Members of the news media interested in covering this topic should reach out to the\u202fNASA Ames newsroom<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Powered by WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n Get The Details…<\/a> Connect your sci-fi fandom and learn about how NASA explores the unknown in space for all humanity! Join experts and engagement team members from NASA\u2019s Ames Research Center in California\u2019s Silicon Valley at\u202fFAN EXPO San Francisco 2023. Visit the exhibit, panels, and more to hear about NASA\u2019s plans for human exploration at the Moon and [\u2026] Continue reading NASA Booth<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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