For the first time in nearly four years NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) will open its gates to the entire Houston community for a free Open House on Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Astronaut Tracy Caldwell will be available Friday, April 22 from 10 -10:30 a.m. to provide media with a sneak preview of one of the main training facilities open to the public during Saturday’s main event.

Media must contact the JSC newsroom by noon on Thursday, April 21 to schedule a time to speak with Caldwell.

For more information about JSC’s Open House, visit the JSC Web site at:

www.jsc.nasa.gov

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