Michael Braukus
Headquarters, Washington, DC                      April 16, 2001
(Phone: 202/358-1979)

NOTE TO EDITORS: N01-22

NEWS MEDIA INVITED TO ATTEND REVIEW OF INNOVATIVE AEROSPACE GOALS

 Members of the news media are invited to two-day conference on NASA's
progress in meeting its goals in the aerospace industry.

On May 16 and 17, NASA presents the agency's third annual report to the 
aeronautics industry and public-at-large. The conference, called "Turning
Goals Into Reality," will be held in Washington, DC, at the Ronald Reagan 
International Trade Center, 12th Street and Pennsylvania Ave., NW.

The theme of this year's conference is "Innovation in Aerospace
Transportation." 

Conference speakers and panelists will explore what is new and what is
needed in aerospace transportation to keep our growing economy on track, 
create new markets in air travel and commercial space, and improve the 
quality of life for all citizens through safe, affordable and accessible
air travel.

Reporters planning to attend the conference should contact Michael
Braukus, NASA Office of Public Affairs, at 202/358-1979.

Please consult the conference Web site for more information about the
event's speakers, session topics and moderators. The Web address is: 

http://www.aerospace.nasa.gov/curevent/tgir/index.htm

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