[meteorite-list] Ride Through Space Exploration at JPL Open House

From: Ron Baalke <baalke_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 13:08:42 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <201410012008.s91K8g1u023564_at_zagami.jpl.nasa.gov>

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2014-330

Ride Through Space Exploration at JPL Open House
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
October 01, 2014

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, opens its
doors to the public at its Open House on Saturday, October 11, and
Sunday, October 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year's theme is "Welcome to Our Universe." Visitors can see a
life-size model of the Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, and
check out demonstrations from numerous space missions. Attractions
include JPL's mission control, where engineers "talk to" spacecraft; the
machine shop, where highly precise robotic spacecraft parts are built;
and the Microdevices Lab, where engineers and scientists use tiny
technology to revolutionize space exploration. There will also be an
interactive art installation inspired by comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko,
which the Rosetta mission is currently orbiting.

Guests are invited to ask questions, invite friends, and post photos and
videos on the Facebook Open House event page at:

http://www.facebook.com/events/694670457270411/

Visitors using Twitter are encouraged to use the #JPLOpen hashtag.

JPL is located at 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, California, 91109.
Admission to Open House is free. Parking is limited, but free.

To get to JPL, take the Berkshire Avenue/Oak Grove Drive exit from the
210 Freeway in La Canada/Flintridge. Detailed directions are online at:

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/about_JPL/maps.php

All visitors should wear comfortable shoes -- no buses will be provided
from JPL parking lots. JPL will provide vans for mobility-challenged guests.

Vehicles and items carried by persons entering NASA/JPL property are
subject to inspection by officers at the entry checkpoints. The
following items are prohibited: All weapons, explosives, incendiary
devices, dangerous instruments, alcohol, illegal drugs, pets, all types
of skates including skateboards, Segways and bicycles. The JPL Open
House does not allow large bags, backpacks or ice chests. Small purses
and diaper bags are acceptable.

For more information about the JPL Open House, visit:

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/open-house.php

Media wishing to cover the event should RSVP to: Elizabeth Landau at
Elizabeth.Landau at jpl.nasa.gov or 1-818-354-6425.

Elizabeth Landau
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif.
818-354-6425
Elizabeth.Landau at jpl.nasa.gov

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Received on Wed 01 Oct 2014 04:08:42 PM PDT