NASA Hosts New Space Technology Industry Forum
WASHINGTON -- NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist will host an
industry forum July 13-14 to discuss the agency's proposed new space
technology investments and announce three new Centennial Challenges
prize competitions.
The forum will be held at the University of Maryland Inn and
Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd. East, in Adelphi.
Reporters may register to attend the forum and participate in a media
briefing on Tuesday, July 13, at 10:30 a.m. EDT. During the briefing,
NASA officials will discuss the importance of innovation and
technology to agency exploration plans, review the planning status of
new Space Technology Programs and explain the three new Centennial
Challenges. Reporters must be present to participate in the briefing.
The first day of the forum and media briefing will be carried live on
NASA Television and streamed on the Internet.
At the two-day event, speakers will focus on the president's fiscal
year 2011 budget request for NASA's new Space Technology Programs.
Representatives from industry, academia and the federal government
are invited to discuss strategy, development and implementation of
NASA's proposed new technology-enabled exploration.
During the forum, NASA will update participants on plans for the new
Space Technology Programs, solicit feedback, information and relevant
ideas, and discuss next steps.
For free registration, visit:
http://www.regonline.com/
Registration is limited and closes at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 7.
For more information, the latest agenda, and updates about the Office
of the Chief Technologist Industry Forum, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/oct
For NASA TV downlink, schedule and streaming video information, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/ntv
Source: NASA
