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1. SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Returns Critical NASA Science from Space Station
2. NASA Announces Space Station Research and Development Conference
3. NASA Awards Safety and Fire Operations Contract

Date: Mon, 19 May 2014 08:48:54 -0500 From: info@JSC NASA GOV Subject: SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Returns Critical NASA Science from Space Station

May 18, 2014

Dan Huot Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111

Rachel Kraft Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100

Report #RELEASE 14-150

SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Returns Critical NASA Science from Space Station

SpaceX's Dragon cargo spacecraft splashed down at 3:05 p m EDT Sunday, in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 300 miles west of Baja California, returning more than 3,500 pounds of NASA cargo and science samples from the International Space Station

A boat will carry the Dragon spacecraft to a port near Los Angeles, where it will be prepared for a return journey to SpaceX's test facility in McGregor, Texas, for processing Some cargo, including a freezer packed with research samples collected aboard the space station, will be removed at the port in California and returned to NASA within 48 hours

"The space station is our springboard to deep space and the science samples returned to Earth are critical to improving our knowledge of how space affects humans who live and work there for long durations," said William Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for human exploration and operations "Now that Dragon has returned, scientists can complete their analyses, so we can see how results may impact future human space exploration or provide direct benefits to people on Earth "

Investigations included among the returned cargo could aid in better understanding the decreased effectiveness of antibiotics during spaceflight while also improving antibiotic development on Earth Others could lead to the development of plants better suited for space and improvements in sustainable agriculture

The T-Cell Activation in Aging experiment, which also launched to space aboard Dragon, seeks the cause of a depression in the human immune system while in microgravity The research could help researchers develop better protective measures to prevent disease in astronauts

Dragon is the only space station resupply spacecraft capable of returning large amounts of cargo to Earth The spacecraft lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida April 18, carrying approximately 5,000 pounds of supplies and science investigations to the space station The mission was the third of at least 12 cargo resupply trips SpaceX plans to make to the space station through 2016 under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services contract

For more information about the International Space Station, visit:

http://www nasa gov/station

For more information about SpaceX's mission, visit:

http://www nasa gov/spacex

For more information about the International Space Station, visit:

http://www nasa gov/station

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Date: Mon, 19 May 2014 10:40:57 -0500 From: info@JSC NASA GOV Subject: NASA Announces Space Station Research and Development Conference

May 19, 2014

Dan Huot Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111

Joshua Buck Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100

Report #RELEASE 14-151

NASA Announces Space Station Research and Development Conference

The American Astronautical Society, in cooperation with NASA and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), will host the third annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference June 17 - 19 in Chicago

The theme of this year's conference is "Discoveries, Applications and Opportunities " It is the only annual conference that explores, in detail, the full breadth of research and technology development currently underway on the orbiting laboratory, as well as prospective research to span the life of the station

Plenary sessions will address the most compelling results of research and development conducted aboard the space station in 2013 Discussion topics include research into the effects of microgravity; the benefits and applications of space station research in biotechnology, health and education; the commercial applications of engineering and technology developments; and a discussion on the space station's role as a stepping-stone to sending astronauts to Mars in the 2030s

Parallel technical sessions offer attending scientists the opportunity to hear about the latest accomplishments in their areas of expertise, such as life, physical, Earth and space sciences; human research; education; and technologies that enable exploration The conference also will include sessions designed to help interested users develop their own ideas for experiments aboard the space station, what they can expect to accomplish, how to get started and potential sources of funding

Keynote speakers include International Space Station Program Manager Michael Suffredini and CASIS President and Executive Director, Gregory H Johnson

Special guests include NASA Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier and NASA Associate Administrator for Science John Grunsfeld Nobel laureate Samuel Ting will present results from the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer experiment currently underway aboard the space station A NASA astronaut will share experiences living and working aboard the orbiting outpost Organizations that manage and fund research on the space station, including NASA and CASIS, will provide overviews of research applications, external and internal capabilities, and upcoming opportunities

For details on the conference program and online registration, visit:

http://www astronautical org

For information about research on the International Space Station, visit:

http://www nasa gov/station

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Date: Mon, 19 May 2014 15:19:42 -0500 From: info@JSC NASA GOV Subject: NASA Awards Safety and Fire Operations Contract

May 19, 2014

Kyle Herring Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111

Joshua Buck Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100

Report #CONTRACT RELEASE: C14-010

NASA Awards Safety and Fire Operations Contract

NASA has selected NLT Management Services LLC of Ewing, New Jersey, to provide institutional safety and fire protection services to support the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston and White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico

The five-year CSFO contract begins July 1, 2014 and is valued at $37 5 million

Under the contract, NLT Management Services will support Johnson in accomplishing its institutional safety program objective This includes safety training for employees, accident investigation, mishap and accident reporting, emergency action response Additional support includes designing, maintaining and revising fire alarm and fire suppression systems as well as performing test safety inspections and audits

The majority of the work will take place at Johnson and at White Sands However, contractor services could also be required at other NASA centers, contractor or subcontractor locations, or vendor facilities as requirements warrant

For more information about NASA and its programs, visit:

http://www nasa gov

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