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We Are Happy To Bring You Exciting Events Featuring The International Space Station:

"Countdown to Launch" and
"Open for Business"







Please join us for these exciting events on February 19, 13, 26 and March 3. You will learn about the International Space Station, how it works and will be used for research.

After each event you will have an opportunity to join in a web chat with a Space Station specialist.


Archive of March 3 Web Chat

  • Chat with David Flowers and Scott Colloredo,
    two Space Station experts from Kennedy Space Center.
  • Archived Chat

    Archive of "Open For Business"" (A February 26, 1998 event.)

    Progress in current life and microgravity science research was covered. You'll also follow the story of an research and development company that is planning to use the Space Station to develop new commercial products. A diverse panel of top NASA and commercial researchers, international investors and other experts answered questions.


    Archive of "Countdown To Launch" (A February 19, 1998 event.)

    Students get an inside look at the International Space Station project and fire their interest in math, science and engineering!

    Targeted to middle and high school students, this interactive telecast suppports a broad range of educational goals. Students will learn about careers in scientific and technical fields and be able to talk to the people who are making the International S pace Station a reality.

    (due to technical difficulties, we are unable to provide the first audio segment of the "Countdown to Launch" program)


    Archive of February 23 Web chat:

  • Chat with Rose Grymes, Life Sciences Division, Ames Research Center
  • Archive of the chat.

  • Download the RealPlayer. (The application program that allows you to hear or watch the events.)
  • If you are unsure of which technologies your connectivity
    and desktop platform will support, you may want to review the
    Technical Overview for this event.
  • You may also want to Test The Technologies before the event.


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