Genesis Mission Outreach E-News, 17th Edition
Visit the Genesis mission outreach Web site at: http://genesismission.jpl.nasa.gov
Countdown to Launch
The Genesis mission is scheduled to launch on July 30, 2001 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. View the mission timeline http://www.genesismission.org/mission/time/index.html to follow the significant dates of mission launch, flight and sample collection, and return to Earth. California State University Northridge, is offering a Genesis mission Chautauqua course for educators at Kennedy Space Center in conjunction with the launch. Teachers can learn more about this course and register on-line at: http://davinci.csun.edu/~scnet/chautp27.html Stay tuned to the Genesis Web site as we countdown to launch!
Space Day and Genesis Kids
In observance of National Space Day on May 3, 2001, Genesis Kids features a new interactive mission sticker book for pre-school kids online at: http://www.genesismission.org/product/genesis_kids/index.html Additionally, on this Web page children of all ages can submit a question about science, the sun, or the Genesis mission in the “Ask Blast” feature and receive a personal reply.
Learn more about how to participate in Space Day activities at: http://www.spaceday.com/
Genesis Grams: “Because stars smile every night …”
A Genesis Gram entry from Lisbon, Portugal says, “Because stars smile every night, your eyes shine every morning; because you exist, life is better.” The 18-and-over category of Genesis Grams is posted online at: http://www.genesismission.org/product/GenesisGrams/grams18_over.html All of the Genesis Gram entries are featured online and have been engraved upon a microchip for travel into space aboard the Genesis spacecraft.
Catch a Piece of the Sun at JPL’s Open House
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory will once again open its doors to the public during its annual Open House to be held on: Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 2001, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. To celebrate JPL’s accomplishments, exhibits and demonstrations about the Laboratory’s ongoing research and space exploration will be scattered around the Lab’s beautiful setting. Many of the Lab’s scientists and engineers will be on hand to answer questions about how spacecraft are sent to other planets, how scientists use space technologies to explore Earth, and how researchers are now searching for planets beyond the solar system. Visitors will see exhibits, displays, demonstrations and presentations about new technologies, solar system exploration, spacecraft communication and much more.
Genesis will have a booth located west of the Mars Yard. Stickers, posters, temporary tattoos, and information will be available about this exciting trip into the early days of our Sun and its planets. Genesis team members hope to see you at the mission booth. We have some fun activities planned for you!
The Open House is a fun and educational experience for children too, with special hands-on activities designed for kids. Food and beverages will be available, along with space souvenirs and NASA and JPL merchandise. Obtain information and driving directions at: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/openhouse/ Admission and parking are absolutely free, so make plans now to visit JPL and experience the
thrill of space exploration! For more information, please call (818) 354-0112.
Tell Us Where You Found Us!
We know that Genesis Web site users come from a variety of sources. We have posted a simple, one-question survey online that asks how you found us. We truly appreciate the responses that we received from an earlier request, and ask those of you who have not yet replied to take a moment to complete the survey. Thanks! https://www.comtracker.com/survey/form2.asp?sID=1093&rID=55849197921370
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