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The latest May 2024 edition of Lagniappe is here with highlights including:
- A New Director Takes the Helm at NASA’s Stennis Space Center
- Completion of an Instrumental Test Series Signified by Engine Removal
- Participation in Solar Eclipse Events by NASA Stennis Community
The buzz of summer is in the air, classrooms are starting to empty, and exciting updates from NASA are abound!
A round of applause for John Bailey, who has been officially appointed as the new leader of NASA’s Stennis Space Center by Administrator Bill Nelson.
His over twenty-year tenure at the Mississippi center is marked by vast experience, and since January, he has served in an acting capacity.
The future looks promising with Bailey at the helm, steering NASA Stennis towards supporting various NASA missions, aiding commercial entities, and fostering the local Federal City community’s growth.
As we look ahead, there’s a particularly thrilling venture on the horizon.
A word of caution – let’s keep it under wraps from the young ones that we’ll be engaging in this voyage right from our place of comfort. No physical travel necessary.
Even so, the excitement is palpable, with the journey feeling close to heart due to the continuous updates from NASA.
The much-anticipated adventure is a segment of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
Not earlier than May 6, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are scheduled to head out to the International Space Station aboard the inaugural crewed Starliner spacecraft under Boeing’s Crew Flight Test mission.
Paramount in significance, this launch signifies the collaborative efforts of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program with American aerospace sectors to initiate astronaut launches via American rockets and crafts from domestic grounds to the ISS.
This advancement serves to preserve the human presence in low-Earth orbit and lay the groundwork for lunar exploration, eventually setting the stage for Martian endeavors. Now you understand the eagerness surrounding this mission.
Such commercial flights are pivotal for the continuity of scientific innovations aboard the ISS, offering tangible benefits back on Earth while prepping for deeper space exploration missions.
We encourage you to remain updated about this and other missions by checking out NASA’s Commercial Crew Program blog here.
Wishing everyone a vibrant summer and continued celestial explorations by NASA for the greater good of all!
Effective immediately, John Bailey assumes the position of director at Stennis Space Center as confirmed by Bill Nelson on Monday.
Multiple eclipse activities on April 8 were bolstered by contributions from the Stennis Space Center team in places like INFINITY Science Center, Russellville, Arkansas, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. Mark your calendars for the next viewable total solar eclipse in the continental US on August 23, 2044.
Briou Bourgeois, a site engineer at Stennis Space Center, reminisces about a childhood dream to be part of NASA, which is now a reality as she embarks on a path to larger goals.
Lagniappe, produced by the Office of Communications at Stennis Space Center, is a monthly publication. For inquiries or communication, the office can be reached at 228-688-3333 (phone), ssc-office-of-communications@mail.nasa.gov (email), or by post at NASA OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, Attn: LAGNIAPPE, Mail code IA00, Building 1111 Room 173, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529.
The Lagniappe staff roster features Managing Editor Lacy Thompson, Editor Bo Black, and photographer Danny Nowlin.
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FAQ Section
- How can I subscribe to Lagniappe?
- To subscribe, send an email with your name, location (city/state), and email address to ssc-office-of-communications@mail.nasa.gov.
- Who is the new director of NASA’s Stennis Space Center?
- John Bailey is the new director of NASA’s Stennis Space Center, as appointed by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
- When is the next total solar eclipse viewable from the contiguous United States?
- The next total solar eclipse viewable from the contiguous United States will occur on August 23, 2044.
Conclusion
As the May 2024 Lagniappe issue illuminates the remarkable strides NASA is taking, we witness not only changes in leadership but also milestones in space exploration and community involvement. John Bailey’s leadership role, the anticipation of the upcoming Starliner mission, and the active participation in eclipse events showcase the dynamic nature of NASA’s pursuits and the unwavering human fascination with space. Readers are encouraged to engage with these developments and subscribe to Lagniappe for more insightful monthly updates on the adventures that unfold beyond our planet.