Philosophy
Here is an opportunity for qualified citizens to assist in popularizing science through NASA's "Solar System Ambassadors Program". It is a volunteer program whereby as NASA says participants "...communicate the excitement of JPL's space exploration missions and information about recent discoveries to people in their local communities."
The Solar System Ambassadors Program is a public outreach program designed to work with motivated volunteers across the nation. These volunteers communicate the excitement of JPL's space exploration missions and information about recent discoveries to people in their local communities.
There are now 494 Ambassadors in 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico bringing the excitement of space to the public. Ambassadors are space enthusiasts from various walks of life who are interested in providing greater service and inspiration to the community at large.
The Solar System Ambassadors Program builds on and expands the outstanding efforts undertaken by the Galileo mission since 1997. Because of the success of the original Galileo Ambassadors program, JPL missions exploring Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Asteroids, Comets, Earth, the Sun and the Universe now come together to expand the program's scope to the Solar System and beyond.
The Solar System Ambassadors Program is sponsored by the JET PROPULSION LABORATORY in Pasadena, CA, an operating division of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and a lead research and development center for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Directory of Ambassadors
Popularization of science
- B. Nye's Plea To Nasa
"The Science Guy Wants Money For Space Exploration" The Planetary Science Program is facing steep budget cuts in 2014 by Denver Nicks December 6th, 2013 Time In a video appeal to President Barack Obama released Thursday through The Planetary Society,...
- Juno Spacecraft To Carry Three Lego Figurines
Three LEGO figurines representing the Roman god Jupiter, his wife Juno and Galileo Galilei are shown here aboard the Juno spacecraft. "Juno spacecraft to carry three figurines to Jupiter orbit" August 4th, 2011 JPL/NASA Three LEGO figurines representing...
- Asteroid Vesta Today
Image taken from a distance of about 26,000 miles (41,000 kilometers). More science here that ISS and shuttles. "NASA Spacecraft to Enter Asteroid's Orbit on July 15" Julj 15th, 2011 NASA On July 15, NASA's Dawn spacecraft will begin a prolonged...
- Deceased--mars Rover Spirit
Mars Rover Spirit January 3rd, 2004 to May 25th, 2011 "Mars Exploration Rover Spirit Laid To Rest" May 25th, 2011 Mars Daily NASA will cease any further attempts to make contact with the long-lived Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, which last communicated...
- Obama's Smart Move
This is a smart move by the Obama administration. It is time that many of NASA's projects be curtailed or placed in outside competent contractors and a realization in these economic times that trips to the moon and Mars are unreasonable and fraught...
Philosophy
NASA's Solar System Ambassadors Program
Here is an opportunity for qualified citizens to assist in popularizing science through NASA's "Solar System Ambassadors Program". It is a volunteer program whereby as NASA says participants "...communicate the excitement of JPL's space exploration missions and information about recent discoveries to people in their local communities."
"Volunteers Bringing the Solar System to the Public"
The Solar System Ambassadors Program is a public outreach program designed to work with motivated volunteers across the nation. These volunteers communicate the excitement of JPL's space exploration missions and information about recent discoveries to people in their local communities.
There are now 494 Ambassadors in 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico bringing the excitement of space to the public. Ambassadors are space enthusiasts from various walks of life who are interested in providing greater service and inspiration to the community at large.
The Solar System Ambassadors Program builds on and expands the outstanding efforts undertaken by the Galileo mission since 1997. Because of the success of the original Galileo Ambassadors program, JPL missions exploring Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Asteroids, Comets, Earth, the Sun and the Universe now come together to expand the program's scope to the Solar System and beyond.
The Solar System Ambassadors Program is sponsored by the JET PROPULSION LABORATORY in Pasadena, CA, an operating division of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and a lead research and development center for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Directory of Ambassadors
Popularization of science
- B. Nye's Plea To Nasa
"The Science Guy Wants Money For Space Exploration" The Planetary Science Program is facing steep budget cuts in 2014 by Denver Nicks December 6th, 2013 Time In a video appeal to President Barack Obama released Thursday through The Planetary Society,...
- Juno Spacecraft To Carry Three Lego Figurines
Three LEGO figurines representing the Roman god Jupiter, his wife Juno and Galileo Galilei are shown here aboard the Juno spacecraft. "Juno spacecraft to carry three figurines to Jupiter orbit" August 4th, 2011 JPL/NASA Three LEGO figurines representing...
- Asteroid Vesta Today
Image taken from a distance of about 26,000 miles (41,000 kilometers). More science here that ISS and shuttles. "NASA Spacecraft to Enter Asteroid's Orbit on July 15" Julj 15th, 2011 NASA On July 15, NASA's Dawn spacecraft will begin a prolonged...
- Deceased--mars Rover Spirit
Mars Rover Spirit January 3rd, 2004 to May 25th, 2011 "Mars Exploration Rover Spirit Laid To Rest" May 25th, 2011 Mars Daily NASA will cease any further attempts to make contact with the long-lived Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, which last communicated...
- Obama's Smart Move
This is a smart move by the Obama administration. It is time that many of NASA's projects be curtailed or placed in outside competent contractors and a realization in these economic times that trips to the moon and Mars are unreasonable and fraught...