NASA Inspires at 2024 ESSENCE Fest in New Orleans
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NASA Inspires at 2024 ESSENCE Fest in New Orleans

NASA Space Technology NASA Stennis CommunicationsJul 09, 2024NASA joined the self-designated “party with a purpose” to let participants in the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans know there is space for everybody at the space agency.NASA representatives from the agency’s Headquarters in Washington participated in a panel conversation about Black women in the aerospace industry and diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). NASA Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator for the Moon to Mars Program Office Lakiesha Hawkins and NASA Director of Engagement Aya Collins spoke to fest participants during the Take Up Space (Literally) presentation on July 5.On both July 5-6, representatives from NASA Headquarters and NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, also hosted an informational/interactive booth at the Audubon Aquarium near the festival meeting site. The representatives shared...
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NASA Invites Media to 65th Birthday Celebration for Iconic Logo  
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NASA Invites Media to 65th Birthday Celebration for Iconic Logo  

NASA Space Technology Jacqueline MinerdPubic Affairs SpecialistJul 09, 2024NASA’s logo turns 65 on Monday, July 15, and media are invited to its birthday celebration in Cleveland, the city where the iconic symbol was designed.To mark the logo’s birthday, NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland will host a series of activities celebrating the city’s connection to one of the most recognized logos in the world from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on July 15 at Great Lakes Science Center, home of Glenn’s visitor center. Admission to the Science Center will be freeand the event is open to the public.A birthday celebration and cake-cutting ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. and feature remarks from center leadership, a visit from the logo designer’s family, and special presentations from the city and state. Other activities include:History and Symbolism...
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International and Space Law
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International and Space Law

NASA Space Technology NASAJul 09, 2024The International and Space Law Practice Group (ISLPG) is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel regarding international matters at Headquarters and all NASA Centers. Some of the legal issues for which ISLPG is responsible include: international law, including space law; domestic law which may impact NASA’s international cooperation; issues involving the United Nations or other multilateral organizations; international trade; telecommunications and use of the radiofrequency spectrum; international aspects of commercialization; export control; and national security. ISLPG advises on negotiating, drafting, executing, and interpreting agreements, understandings, treaties and exchanges with all types of foreign entities (both commercial and governmental), including international organizations.Associate General Counsel:Rebecca BresnikAttorney Staff:David BalajthyBryan DiederichDavid LopezSteven MirminaBrian Wessel Headquarters OGC OrganizationOGC Leadership Directory— Contact Information for the Headquarters Leadership and Center Chief CounselsInternational Law ResourcesOGC Disclaimer: The...
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Rainbow Alliance Advisory Group Showcases NASA at Pride Eventin Downtown Cleveland
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Rainbow Alliance Advisory Group Showcases NASA at Pride Eventin Downtown Cleveland

NASA Space Technology 1 min readNASA Space Technology Rainbow Alliance Advisory Group Showcases NASA at Pride Event in Downtown ClevelandDoreen ZudellEditorJul 09, 2024For the second year in a row, NASA Glenn Research Center’s Rainbow Alliance Advisory Group (RAAG), with support from additional Glenn employees, marched in Cleveland’s “Pride in the CLE” festival on June 1.  This year, they widened their presence by staffing an exhibit booth, which showcased NASA and inclusion in the workplace.Throughout the day, RAAG members engaged with more than 1,500 members of the public, distributing NASA stickers and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion pins. They also shared information on employment and internship opportunities and details of NASA Glenn’s work in aeronautics and aerospace.The event was supported by NASA Glenn’s Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility committee.NASA Space...
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