March 18, 2011

Grey Hautaluoma Headquarters, Washington 202-358-0668 grey hautaluoma-1@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M11-062

NASA ADMINISTRATOR PARTICIPATES IN CEREMONY HONORING ASTRONAUT RON MCNAIR

WASHINGTON -- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will travel to his home state of South Carolina Monday, March 21, to participate in the dedication of the Dr Ronald E McNair Life History Center in Lake City

McNair, a Lake City native, was a member of the space shuttle Challenger crew lost in the January 1986 accident

Bolden, who was inspired by McNair to join the astronaut corps, will deliver remarks during a program beginning at 10:30 a m EDT at the center, which is located at the corner of Singletary Ave and East Main St in Lake City Also speaking are Sen Lindsey Graham, Lake City mayor The Honorable Lovith Anderson, and McNair's widow Cheryl

The Ronald E McNair Memorial Foundation is sponsoring the event, which is open to the public and reporters To attend, journalists should contact Grey Hautaluoma at grey hautaluoma-1@nasa gov or 202-236-7965

Bolden's biography is available at:

http://www nasa gov/about/highlights/bolden_bio html

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