NASA Glenn to Host Media, Social Media to Discuss the Center’s Progress in Aeronautics and Space Exploration

Media representatives are invited to attend a “State of NASA” event on Monday, Feb. 2, from 1 to 5 p.m., at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland to learn more about the cutting-edge technologies being developed for the agency.

The center event includes a live NASA Television broadcast of NASA Administrator Charles Bolden addressing the agency’s scientific and technological achievements, and the exciting work ahead, as we push further in the solar system and lead the world in a new era of exploration. Reporters attending will be able to view the broadcast, which originates from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Following the live broadcast, Glenn Center Director Jim Free will lead the media and social media participants on a tour of select facilities to showcase the center’s current and near-term contributions to the agency’s missions. Participants will be able to interact with the Glenn researchers who have been advancing the agency’s work in aeronautics and space exploration.

At 4 p.m., participants will be able to attend the briefing by NASA’s Chief Financial Officer David Radzanowski on the agency’s 2016 budget proposal. Following the teleconference Glenn’s Chief Financial Officer Larry Sivic will be available to answer questions from reporters and social media attendees.

Media representatives who want to attend the activities should contact Lori Rachul at 216-433-8806 or the Media Relations Office at 216-433-2901 by 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30.

The NASA budget and supporting materials will be available online Monday afternoon at: http://www.nasa.gov/budget

Audio and visuals from the media teleconference will be streamed live on NASA’s website and on Ustream at: http://www.nasa.gov/newsaudio

For NASA TV streaming video, schedule and downlink information, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv

For more information about NASA’s Glenn Research Center, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/glenn