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Picture of Astronaut OlivasAstronaut John D. Olivas "visited" with youth in HUD supported computer labs across the country on October 17, 2000.

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Selected by NASA in June 1998, he reported for training in August 1998. Astronaut Candidate Training includes orientation briefings and tours, numerous scientific and technical briefings, intensive instruction in Shuttle and International Space Station systems, physiological training and ground school to prepare for T-38 flight training, as well as learning water and wilderness survival techniques. Olivas is currently assigned technical responsibilities within the Robotics Branch of the Astronaut Office. He serves as lead for the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator Robot, Mobile Transporter and Mobile Base System.

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Photo of ISS Tuesday, July 25, 2000
Space Team Online Tour of the ISS Mockup and Training Facility

Find out where astronauts train to live and work in space, and aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Visit the ISS mockup at Johnson Space Center.
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Wednesday June 28, 2000
Two chats with NASA experts

Photo of Patty Currier 1:00 - 2:00 pm Pacific
Patty Currier
Payload scientist
Patty Currier works with scientists from around the world to help them fly biology experiments aboard the space shuttle. Archive


Photo of Bill Foster 11:00 am - 12:00pm Pacific
Bill Foster
Space shuttle ground controller
Bill has worked orbit and ascent/entry shifts for three space shuttle missions. Bill is currently assigned to support the next several shuttle launch and landing operations.
Archive


Thursday May 11, 2000
Two chats with NASA experts

Photo of Laura Hoppe 2:00-3:00pm Pacific
Laura Hoppe
Space shuttle flight controller
Laura Hoppe is one of many controllers responsible for the orbiter's communication and instrumentation systems. Her responsibilities include sending commands to reconfigure and control the orbiter.
Archive

Photo of Mars 4:00-5:00pm Pacific
Jeff Plescia, Research scientist
Jeff Plescia focuses on Martian geology and impact craters (like those formed by asteroid). Jeff is also very involved in planning for future Mars missions, both robotic and human.
Archive

NASA and HUD produced a webcast with astronaut Michael Anderson on Monday March 13, 2000. The links below will take you to the archives. You will need to have previously installed a free RealPlayer to view this webcast.

Photo of Michael Anderson Photo of children at computer screen Photo of children viewing the wsebcast Photo of M. Anderson during webcast

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