GRC NEWS RELEASE 02-028



02-028
For Release: April 18, 2002



Barbara L. Kakiris, InDyne, Inc.
Media Relations Office
216/433-2901




Lori J. Rachul
Media Relations Office
216/433-8806
Lori.J.Rachul@nasa.gov


Exhibit Marks Partnership's First Anniversary 

International civil space collaboration will be celebrated when a 
Space Cooperative Agreement between the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration and the Hungarian Space Agency marks its first 
anniversary this weekend.



Almost a year ago, the U.S. and the Republic of Hungary signed the 
agreement to declare their "mutual interest in the exploration and 
use of outer space for peaceful purposes." On Saturday, April 20 from 
3 - 5 p.m., NASA Glenn Research Center Director Donald J. Campbell 
and Deputy Director for Operations Dr. Julian M. Earls will join 
officials from the Hungarian Embassy in a ceremony to reflect on the 
partnership and its progress.



The event, which takes place at the Cleveland Hungarian Heritage 
Society, located in Euclid Square Mall, Euclid, Ohio, kicks off an 
exhibit showcasing American and Hungarian contributions to the space 
program. The exhibit runs through Sunday, June 30.



"I'm really excited that such a successful international partnership 
is being celebrated locally to recognize not only what the Glenn 
community contributes to NASA's mission, but what the Hungarian 
community has to offer as well," said Laszlo F. Zala, who serves as 
event coordinator, board member of the Cleveland Hungarian Heritage 
Society and senior electrical engineer in Glenn's Facilities and 
Architectural Branch. "This agreement has fostered tremendous 
cooperation between two very talented and active groups."



Displays about NASA's mission and Glenn's contributions to it through 
bioengineering and biomedicine research as well as other examples of 
technology transfer will be on loan for the anniversary. Models of 
the International Space Station, Space Shuttle and ion engine will 
also be on exhibit, and guests will be able to view educational 
videos about historic space flights as well.



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