NASA Associate Administrator Office of Exploration Systems Craig E. Steidle VIsits KSC May 13

Craig E. Steidle, NASA’s Associate Administrator, Office of Exploration Systems, will tour operational facilities at the Kennedy Space Center May 13 to explore their capabilities for future use in carrying out the Vision for Space Exploration. 

Steidle and KSC Director James W. Kennedy will be available to discuss the Vision for Space Exploration and KSC’s role supporting it from 10:45 – 11:20 a.m. EDT at the KSC News Center auditorium.

The Vision for Space Exploration was unveiled by President George W. Bush on Jan. 14. The Office of Exploration Systems was established the same day to set priorities and direct the identification, development, and validation of exploration systems and related technologies for the Agency.

Media who wish to cover the event, but do not currently possess KSC credentials, should submit their request via fax (321-867-2692) or send an e-mail message to kandy.t.warren@nasa.gov and include the following information in order to cover the event:

• Full legal name
• Title
• Telephone number
• Organization’s name and address
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Social Security number
• Country of citizenship

For additional information, contact Tracy Young at 321/867-2468.