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Nineyear-old Safi C a b leh) s congratulated byNASA Adm inisfrotar Seon OKeefe for selecfing thenames of the Mars Exploration Rovers Spiritond Opportunity uring a press conference.Tire nomes Sofi suggested were chosen from morethan 10 000 student enfries in an essay contestmanaged far NASA by the LEG0 Company. NASAsin Mars Ex plorot ian Rovers ore designed to study

the history o f w oter on Mors. These robotic geologistsore equipped with o robotic arm, o drilling tool,three spectrom eters and four pairs of comeros rhotollow them to have Ihumon-like, 3-0 view oftheterrain . Each rover could trove1 as for as IO metersin one day ro ad as Mars scientists eyes ond hands,exploring an environment where humans are notyet oble to go. MER-A, with the rover S pirit aboard,launchedan June IO or 1 : Mp . m. ED[ andMER-8,with Opportunity oboord, is scheduled to launchlu ly 2.

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Fittingly, once a year NASA takes the opportunity with itsHonor Awards Ceremony to pay tribute to so many of thededicated individuals and groups who have made extraor-dinary contributions to our nations aeronautics and spaceprograms. We honor a select group of NASA and contractoremployees for their outstanding work on NASAs programs.It i s indeed the NASA workforces passion for research andexploration, commitment to excellence and teamwork thathave produced tangible and lasting benefits that havebeen greatly valued by the American public during ourstoried 45-year history.

We are making great strides in our efforts to improve aviationsafety and efficiency, probe more deeply into the mysteriesof the universe, learn how to propel robotic emissariesmore swiftly throughout the solar system and work to betterunderstand the dynamics of Earths climatic system.

Group Achievement AwardI Agency Competi tive Sourcing Team, Budget Formulat ion Team,I Competency Manogement System Team, Flags for Heroes andI Families Campaign Team, Genesis Mission Management andI Support Team, Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 38I Monogement Team, Human Capital Legislotion Team, IMAXI Camera Systems Project Team, International Space StationI Utilizotion Management Concept Development Team, JPLI Negotiation Team, NASA Awards and Recognition Study Team,i NASA Exploration Team, NASA Multilateral Partner ProgramI Team, Notional Recruitment Initiative Team, Nuclear Systemsi Initiative Team, Office of External Relations Assessments andi Technology Division Support Staff, Performance Meosurement andi Report ing Team, Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imageri (RHESSI) Principle Investigator Team, Strategic Planning Team,i X-43A Mishap Investigation TeamDistinguished Service Medal

John J. Adamczyk, Doniel W. Bursch, Franklin Chang-Diaz,Kenneth D. Cockrell, Nancy J. Currie, Joseph Fries, C. Gordon Fullerton,John M. Grunsfeld, Charles E. Kohlhase, Jr., James H. Newman,Ellen Ochoa, Paul G. Pastarek, Jerry 1. Ross, Axel Roth, John D.Schumacher, Steven 1 Smith, Carl E Wolz, James D. WetherbeeIi Public Service Medali Jean-BernardMinster

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As a public servant, I feel very privileged to be associatedwith NASA and its amazing workforce. Please ioin me forthe ceremony in the NASA Auditorium on Wednesday,July 9 at 1:30 p.m. All employees are encouraged toattend and share in the spirit of recognition for the followingindividuals and groups:

Excepfional Technology Achievement MedalI John C. MankinsIi Oufstanding leadership Medali Patrick A. Cigoner, Angela Phillips Diaz, Jefferson D. Howell, Jr.,i Steven J. Isakowitz, James 1. Jennings, Mory E Kiczo, Michael C., Kostelnik, J Victor Lebacqz, Adena Will iams Lorton, Vicki Ai Novok, Bryan D. OConnor, Jeffrey D. Rosendhol

Exceptional Service MedalLucille 1. Baker, Stephen E. Ballard, Donald 1. Cornpbell, James C.Dodge, Paula L. Geisz, Laura M. Giza, Renee S Green, DouglasJ. Koupash, Shannon W. Lucid, Thomas S Luedtke, GlennI Mahone, Randie M. Morinor i, Dennis McSweeney, Altonell LMumford, Jeffrey E. Sutton, Bobby J. Wotkins

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Exceptional Achievement MedalPhilip R Christensen, Geoffrey W Marcy

Donald E . Anderson, Jr., Theron M Bradley, Jr., Gwendolyn Brown,William C. HillIi Distinguished Public Service Medal

IIi Hugh Wilson

Eric J. Barron, Roger J. Brissenden, Doniel J Jacob, Volery G.Korzun, Pedro Medelius, Yury I. Onufiienko, Sergei Y. Treschev,

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On Tuesday, June 10, a NASA robotic geologist-named Spirit began its seven-month journey to arsat 1:58:47 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time 10:58:47a.m. Pacific Daylight Time) when its Delta 11launchvehicle thundered aloft from Cape Canaveral AirForce Station, Fla.

The spacecraft, first of a twin pair in NASAs MarsExploration Rover project, separated successfullyfrom the Deltas third stage about 36 minutes afterlaunch, while over the Indian Ocean Flight con-trollers at NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory,Pasadena, Calif., received a signal from the spacecraftat 2:48 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time 11:48 a.m.Pacific Daylight Time) via the Canberra, Australia,antenna complex of NASAs Deep Space Network.All systems are operating as expected.

Spirit will roam a landing area on ars hat bearsevidence of a wet history. The rover will examinerocks and soil for clues to whether the si te may havebeen a hospitable place for life. Spirits twin,Onnnrriinirv whirh i c rlirrenrlv crh d l ld r larinrh

On Tuesday, June 10, a NASA robotic geologistnamed Spirit began its seven-month journey to arsat 1:58:47 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time 10:58:47a.m. Pacific Daylight Time) when its Delta 11launchvehicle thundered aloft from Cape Canaveral AirForce Station, Fla.

The spacecraft, first of a twin pair in NASAs MarsExploration Rover project, separated successfullyfrom the Deltas third stage about 36 minutes afterlaunch, while over the Indian Ocean Flight con-trollers at NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory,Pasadena, Calif., received a signal from the spacecraftat 2:48 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time 11:48 a.m.Pacific Daylight Time) via the Canberra, Australia,antenna complex of NASAs Deep Space Network.All systems are operating as expected.

Spirit will roam a landing area on ars hat bearsevidence of a wet history. The rover will examinerocks and soil for clues to whether the si te may havebeen a hospitable place for life. Spirits twin,Opportunity, which is currently scheduled to launchon Wednesday, July 2 at 11:17 p.m. EDT, will betargeted to a separate site with different signs of awatery past.

We have plenty of challenges ahead but thislaunch went so well, were delighted, said JPLs PeteTheisinner. Proiect Manager for the ars Exdoration

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We have plenty of challenges ahead but thislaunch went so well, were delighted, said JPLs PeteTheisinger, Project Manager for the ars ExplorationRover missions.

The spacecrafts cruise-phase schedule beforearriving at Mars next Jan. 4 Universal Time Jan. 3in Eastern and Pacific time zones), includesa series oftests and calibrations, plus six opportunities formaneuvers to adjust its trajectory. Jet PropulsionLaboratory, a division of the California Institute ofTechnology, Pasadena, manages the Mars ExplorationRover project for the NASA Officeof Space Science,Washington, D.C.instruments they catr ilable emars. jpl.nasa.gov/merin New York at: athena.cm

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AMESresearchcen evNASA Ames Research Center is collaborating with the Son Francisco Bay area affiliate ofTelemundo, the Spanish-language television network, on a series of technology feature storieswith Spanish-speaking scientists and engineers. The first interview will feature Carolina Blakediscussing NASAs commercial technology program. Future speakers will include Dr. OrlandoSantos of the Fundamental Space Biology Office and Dr. Liam Pedersen talking about AmesK9 rover instrument placement project. NASA Ames efforts o reach out to a Spanish-speakingaudiencealso include a Spanish version of its Public Affairs Office Web site and an e-maildistribution ist for Spanish versions of select Ames news releases.

D R Y D ENJli~htreseurchcei?terThe NASA and AeroVironment flight team is reviewing data from the last two checkout flightsof the Helias Prototype solar-electric flying wing, that was recently equipped with a revolutionaryfuel cell system far night time flight. During the first shakedown flight an June 7 the Helioswas aloft for about 15 hours at altitudes up to 52,000 feet while engineers checked outmodifications and upgrades made over the past two years. On June 26 the remotely operatedHelias Prototype aircra ft was destroyed when it crashed into the Pacific Ocean, during itsmost recent checkout flight from the US. Navy Pacific Missile Range Facil ity (PMRF) onKauai, Hawaii. No property damage, other than the prototype, or injuries occurred as a resultof the mishap. The remotely pilo ted aircraft came down in the ocean, wi thin the confines of thePMRF test range, west of the facility. The cause of the mishap is under investigation. Inaddit ional news, DFRCs summer internships and other programs will consist o f 12 Highschool programs students; 34 college programs students and 17 graduate programs students.JOHNSONspaceceizterThe Expedition Six crew received a hero's welcome at Johnson Spate Center (JSC) on May 27.The crew Commander Ken Bowersox, ISS Science Officer Don Pettit and Flight EngineerNikolai Budorin-arrived to the ceremonial ringing of the bell at their Crew Return Ceremonyat JSC along with applause and cheers from their fomilies and JSC employees. The crew waspraised by each guest speaker at the event, including Center Director Jefferson D. Howell, Jr.,ISS Program Manager Bill Gerstenmaier, Chief of the Astronaut Office Kent Rominger andRussian Aviation and Space Agency lia ison Sergei Ripkin. Ripkin thanked the crew membersfor their dedication to keeping the station operat ing fallowing the Columbia accident, saying"It is because of you that the ISS the brightest star on the horizon, continues to shine."L A N G LE ieeseu chcentrrThe annual "summer surge" has brought over 250 addi tional employees aculty, pre-service teachers, university and high school students- o langley Research Center. Fiveeducators are i n residence for eight weeks attending curr iculum workshops. Another 37teachers are pariicipating in the Summer Facuky Fellomhip program. Named one of the tap100 internships in the nation by the Princeton Review, the langley Aerospace SummerScholars program employs 150 university uniors, seniors and first-year graduate studentswho ore working in research, program and business areas. Fifteen high school students areexploring their interest in aerospace via the Governor's School, a five-week mentorshipprogram in aeronautics and atmospheric, space and computer science. Another 23 studentsmake up the Summer High School Apprentice Research Program. New this year, 24 educatorswil l participate in NASA Explorer School workshops.

GLENNresearchceriterSix new technologies leading to cleaner, quieter, safer, more affordab le and more efficient airtravel received awards for innovativeness at the Turning Goals into Reality 2003 Conferencefrom NASAs Office of Aerospace Technology. The Glenn-developed, award-winning echnologiesinclude: Secure, Mobile, Wireless Network Technology; Miniaturized Smart Leak DetectionSensor; Turbine Airfoil System; Fan Noise Reduction; SATS Airborne Internet; and GRCop-84Alloy Development. Glenn Research Center summer internships and other programs willinclude: 26 freshmen, 33 sophomores, 61 juniors, 51 seniors, 26 master's and 8 W.D. students.G O DD A R DspaceflightceizterIn the spirit of inspiring as only NASA can, Goddord will be welcoming more than 400 of thiscountry's best and brightest students in the fields of science, engineering and mathematicsthis summer. These potential next-generationexplorers are being welcomed for a brief staywithin the working environment of leadingedge aerospace technologywith NASA. '"he warkdone at Goddard is so compelling that it will ultimately inspire, but the question is how do wegive students that compelling experience," said Or. Robert Gobrys Educotion Officer, NASAGoddard Space Flight Center.K E N N E DYspuceceitterA research and development team from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) recently useda newhazardous gas-detection system to study volcanic emissions in Costa Rico. The new prototypesystem named the Aircroft-based Volcanic EmissionMass Spectrometer (AVEMS) also will havea direct appl ication to the Space Shuttle program. The AVEMS is a step toward an advancedsystem that will be able to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Space Shuttle aftengine compartment and the crew compartment, providing an added level of protection forthe astronauts and the vehicle. The new system shows promise for commercial applications na variety of environments and industries such as semiconductor, petrochemical, automotive,refrigeration and cathode ray tube.MARSHALLspucefl;~ktceizterThe Chandra X-ray Observatory Programwill sponsor a three-day symposium, "Four Years ofChandra Observations: A Tribute to Riccardo Giacconi," in Huntsville beginning Tuesday,Sept. 16 through Thursday, Sept. 18. The Science Organizing Committee (SO0 is chaired bythe Chandra Project Scientist, Martin C. Weisskopf. Michael Smith, Chandra Program Office,MSFC, is chairing the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for this symposium. The symposiumwill focus on current results from Chandra but is open to the full sweep of high-energy astro-physics. The emphasis at the meeting will be high-energy astrophysics science - ot mission(or future) planning. For further details, visit mi.msfc.naso.gov/chandro/index.htmlS T ENNISspuceceizterStennis Spate Center (SSC) personnel recently traveled to Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md., topresent Astro Camp activities at the 2nd Annual African American Heritage Festival.Approximately 5,000 children porticipoted in Astro Camp over the course of the three-dayevent. Astro Camp is offered at StenniSphere, the visitor center at SSC, far seven weeks duringthe summer months with 250 children enrolled in the weeklong day camps. The theme of thisyear's camp, "From First Flight to Spate Flight," teaches children about the development andfuture of space flight. This summer, nearly 100 high school and college students and educatorsare also at SSC to participate in various educational programs offered by NASA.

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SmWi-SJaboard the Orbview-2 sotelhe hosbeen collecting doto o n plunt product ivi iy

ond the corbon cycle since 1997. Thisolorfulglobe is o three-yeor mop ofcontinuous datu showing flurtuutin go re m o f successful photosynthesis onlund und in the oceuns.

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NASAs Newest UAV Makes Successful FlightA milestone in the development of high-altitude, long-

endurance, remotely operated aircraft occurred Monday, June 9with the successful flight of NASAs Altair. Altair is the firstunmanned aerial vehicle UAV) to feature triple-redundantflight systems and avionics for increased reliability.

The slender-wing aircraft lifted off the runway at theGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. GA-ASI) flight testfacility at El Mirage, Calif. The purpose of the historic firstflight was to evaluate the UAVs basic airworthiness and flightcontrols. After the successful test f light, Altair glided to alanding on the remote desert runway. The entire flight wasconducted at low altitude within a relatively short range of theEl Mirage flight test facility.Hamilton, Altair Project Manager at NASAs Dryden FlightResearch Center DFRC), Edwards, Calif. Now we can moveforward with gett ing UAVs into the national airspace andconducting research, he said.Built to performance specifications established by NASAsEarth Science Enterprise, Altair is an extended-wing version ofthe MQ-9 Predator B military UAV being developed under apartnership with GA-ASI. Altair is one of several UAVsdesigned for civil applications that have been developed ormatured under the Environmental Research Aircraft andSensor Technology ERAST) program at DFRC.

After initial airworthiness test flights, Altair will serve asthe avionics test aircraft for the production version of the MQ-9before being transferred to NASA. At DFRC, Altair will firstbe used to evaluate various new control communications andcollision-avoidance technologies that are critical to enablingUAVs to fly safely in national airspace.

This is what weve been waiting for, said Glenn

Eventually NASA will use Altair for a variety of environmentalscience missions, such as volcanic observation, forest firemonitoring and atmospheric sampling. The UAV may be idealfor missions that are often too dangerous, difficult or lengthyfor manned aircraft. UAVs are uniquely positioned to performlong missions that have repetitive routines.Altair is expected to be the first UAV to meet FederalAviation Administration requirements to operate from conven-tional airports, with piloted aircraft, in the national airspace.In addition to triple-redundant avionics, Altair is configuredwith a fault-tolerant, dual-architecture f light control system.The UAV will be equipped with an automated collision-avoidancesystem and an air traffic control voice relay. The relay allowsair-traffic controllers to talk to ground-based Altair pilotsthrough the aircraft.

Command and control of the Altair, as well as research datagathered by the UAV, will be transmitted through an overthe horizon satellite link. The link will also allow scientists toreceive research information as soon as Altair obtains it.

Altair has been designed to fly continuously for up to 32hours. It can reach an altitude of approximately 52 000 feetand has a maximum range of about 4 200 miles. Altair cancarry up to 750 pounds of sensors, radar, communications andimaging equipment in its forward fuselage. The Altair is 34feet long, with a wingspan of 86 feet, 22 feet longer thanPredator B.http:llwww.dfrc.nasa.~ov/~llery/Photo/Altair-PredatorB/index.trnl

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Summer Interns Join he NASATeam

I o r l Brundi Huwkins, Jeressu Scof fJerryme Mi tchell, Sophio Qiun,

Kutrinu Thompson, louren Kulustein,Junu Juylos Errol Allen, loseph Adkins,

Churles Brooks, Murcus B ourn, undLurri Whitseff. These interns, with the

exception o f Qiun und Kulustein, ore in theNASA-NAFfO (Nuti onul Association for EqudOpportunity n Higher Education) nternship ,

progrum . Qiun und Kulustein ure in theACCfSS [Achieving Competence ~in Computing, Engineering und

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Brondi Hawkins Hometown: Washington, DC Junior, West Virginia University. Major: German and international studies. Code IS.Teressa Scoff - ometown: Enterprise, AI. Senior, Florida A&M University. Major: English education. 1 thoroughly enjoyed my experience ondall it included last year here at NASA, and I ook forward to gaining more knowledge and experience this year." Code CS.Jerryme Mitchell- ometown: Guthrie, Okla. Senior, Longston University. Major: accounting. "Iwanted a rewarding and challengingexperience that would help me achieve my career goals of becoming a CPA and owning my own accounting firm." Code ADI-I.Sophia Qion Hometown: Mundelein, 111. Senior, Gollaudet University. Major: accounting. "My sister is my role model. She works at NASAGoddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md." Code WKotrino Thompson Hometown: Kenner, La. Third-year doctoral student, State University of New York at Stony Brook. Major: history. "NASAoffers o plethoro of opportunities that will enhance all of my future endeavors." Code IQ.Lauren Kalastein- ometown: Bellmore, NY Sophomore, George Washington University. Mojor: mathematics. 1 think my internship at NASAwill be an unforgettable experience. Iwant to work at NASA to explore my options with mathematics." Code QE.la no Taylur- ometown: Reston, Va. Third-year law student, Rutgers University. "Iwould like to gain a valuable and unique work experiencethat will support and further my coreer goals.'' Code N.ErrolAllen I/ Hometown: Houston, Texas. Senior, Florida A&M University. Major: business administration. I believe it s o wonderfulopportunity. I hope to gain valuoble exper ience to benefit my career goals. Code IH.loseph Adkins- ometown: Pine Bluff, Ark. Junior, Tuskegee University. Mojor: chemical engineering. Came to NASA H Q to gain good expe-rience in my field that will give me an advantage that will propel me in the business world." Code M.Charles Brooks- ometown: Atlanta, Ga. Senior, Alabama State University. Major: history. "Last year I nterned n Code IQ and had anexcellent experience. Though I will not be in Code IQ this year, I till look forward to a great experience n Code CE. Code CE.Marcus Bourn- ometown: Oak Hill, Va. Graduate student. MSc. international management, University of the West Indies, Barbados; B.A.Latin American studies/foreign affairs, University of Virginia. Code ISlo rr i Whitseff- ometown: Atlanta, Go. Sophomore, University of Georgio. Major: English/pre-law. Ihope this opportunity will allow me toexplore my options and will expose me to new people and coreer options." Code 8.

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On June 30, NASA launched a majornew education initiative, the NASAExplorer Schools Program, before educators,policy makers and educational technologyindustry representatives at the NationalEducational Computing Conference NECC2003) in Seattle at the Washington StateConvention & Trade Center. The multimediaevent kicked off an innovative program thatwill send the nations science and mathe-matics teachers back to school at NASACenters in the summers to acquire newteaching resources and technology toolsusing NASAs unique content, experts andother resources o make learning science,mathematics and technology more appealingto students.

As part of the annual conference hostedby the International Society for Technologyin Education ISTE), NASA AssociateAdministrator for Education Dr. AdenaWilliams Loston, joined by Astronaut DonPett it and other special guests, formallyannounced the first 50 selected NASAExplorer Schools before an audience of nearly1,000science and technology educators.

At NASA, we feel compelled to act, toimplement proactive and innovativeapproaches such as the NASA ExplorerSchools Program, to help stem the declinein the number of young people pursuingthe study of science, technology, engineeringand math disciplines, remarks new NASAAssociate Administrator for EducationDr. Adena Williams Loston.

The new initiative, sponsored by theNASA Education Enterprise in collabora-tion with the National Science TeachersAssociation NSTA), will establish a three-year partnership between NASA and 50Explorer Schools teams, consisting of teach-ers and education administrators fromdiverse communities across the country.During the commitment period, NASAwill invite reams to NASA Centers in aneffort to spark innovative science and math-ematics instruction directed specifically atstudents in grades five through eight.

For more information about the NASAExplorer Schools Program, visit:explorerschools.nasa.gov