NASA@50: Exploring for Answers, Powering Our Future

Thanks for your support of NASA Glenn's celebration!

NASA is celebrating its 50th Anniversary starting October 1, 2007 and running throughout 2008. Our theme is "NASA @ 50: Exploring for Answers, Powering Our Future." The Glenn Research Center celebrated with a variety of events.

• Lewis Field Open House: May 17-18, 2008
• Plum Brook Open House: May 31-June 1, 2008
• Imagine & Explore Summer Reading 2008: Through August 9th [Non-NASA Link]
  The Cuyahoga County Public Library's 2008 Summer Reading Game included NASA speakers that appeared at several of the branches. There was be one systemwide Grand Prize Winner of a VIP Pass to see a space shuttle launch, including admission to a behind-the-scenes private tour of the Kennedy Space Center for one winner and up to three guests!
• Gala Celebration: August 29, 2008
  The Cleveland community threw a black-tie party to celebrate NASA's 50th Anniversary. We also honored Ohio's astronauts, most of whom were in attendance.
• Cleveland National Air Show: August 30-September 1, 2008
  NASA Glenn expanded our presence at the air show which paid tribute to NASA's 50th Anniversary. Nine current and former astronauts from Ohio appeared at the air show, and the US Navy Blue Angels performed.

News and Information for Employees and Retirees

Glenn Research Center Employees Mark 50th Anniversary with Group Photo

Over 460 staff of the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, gathered to commemorate NASA's 50th Anniversary on October 1, 2008. The giant number "50" was formed inside Glenn's historic Hangar that was built in 1942 at what was then known as the NACA Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory.

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