We’re inviting 100 of our social media followers and their guests to a unique opportunity to talk with astronaut Karen Nyberg, who recently returned from a 5.5-month stay aboard the International Space Station. Nyberg will answer your questions and share her experience of being an astronaut, engineer, artist, fitness lover and mother. The event will take place at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday, March 24, at NASA Headquarters, 300 E St. SW in Washington. The NASA Social will be broadcast live on NASA TV.
The space station is the gateway to the rest of the universe, enabling important discoveries that benefit humanity and vastly increase our understanding of how humans can safely work, live and thrive in space for long periods.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Engage in a live chat with NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg.
- Learn about:
- How Karen lived and worked from space, and as an artist, quilting and drawing during her off time
- How she managed the unique aspects and challenges of parenting off the planet
- How as an astronaut and fitness lover, she exercised while on orbit
- Current scientific experiments underway aboard the space station.
- How researchers study the effects of a weightless environment on the human body to help protect astronauts for long-duration spaceflight missions in the future.
- How the space station is being used to test groundbreaking, new technologies that will help astronauts safely reach new deep space destinations, including an asteroid and eventually Mars.
Registration for the event is open now until 5:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 20. NASA will randomly select 100 participants from the registrants. Additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
What is a NASA Social?
A NASA Social is an informal meeting of people who use social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Google+. Participants at this event will be provided a unique in-person experience at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., which they are encouraged to share with others through their favorite social network. This event is a free.
How do I register?
Registration for the event is now open and will close on Thursday, March 20. NASA will randomly select 100 participants from the registrants. Additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
Registration is for one person (you) and your guest, and is non-transferrable. In the case of multiple entries for the same individual, only the first entry received will be considered.
Do I need to have a social media account to register?
Yes. This event is designed for active social media users who follow NASA on Twitter (@NASA, @AstroKarenN, @ISS_Research, @NASASocial), Facebook (NASA, International Space Station) or Google+ (NASA) . The goal of NASA Social is to allow people who regularly interact with each other via social networks to meet in person and discuss space exploration.
Users on all social networks are encouraged to use the hashtag #NASASocial. Updates and information about the event will be shared on Twitter via @NASA and @NASASocial and via posts to Facebook and Google+.
If you are not a regular user of social media and just want to visit NASA, learn more at https://sna.hq.nasa.gov/,DanaInfo=www.visitnasa.com+.
What are the registration requirements?
Registration indicates your intent to travel to NASA Headquarters in Washington and attend the event in person. You are responsible for your own expenses for travel, accommodation, food and other amenities.
To be admitted, you will need to show a government-issued photo identification (driver’s license or passport) that matches the name provided on the registration. Those without proper identification cannot be admitted. Registrants must be at least 18 years old; however, their guest does not need to be 18 or older.
Can I register if I am not a U.S. citizen?
Yes, most non-U.S. citizens may register to attend the NASA Social.
Does my registration include a guest?
Yes. Each registration provides a place for one person (you) and one guest. We recommend your guest be at least 5 years old to appreciate the event. Registration is for you and that guest and is non-transferrable. Each guest must be accompanied by a registered participant over the age of 18 years.
What if I cannot come to Washington, D.C.?
If you cannot come to NASA Headquarters to attend in person, you do not need to register for the NASA Social. However, you can still plan to follow along with the event on Twitter via the hashtag #NASASocial.
If you cannot make this NASA Social, don’t despair; NASA is planning others in the near future at various locations. Check back on https://sna.hq.nasa.gov/,DanaInfo=www.nasa.gov+social for updates.
When will I know if I am on the guest list?
After registrations have been received and processed, an email with confirmation information and additional instructions will be sent to those selected as soon as they’re selected.
Does registration for and/or attendance at the NASA Social qualify me for media accreditation?
Your NASA Social registration and/or attendance does not qualify you for news media credentials at NASA, now or in the future.
Have a question not answered here? Need more information? Help is available by sending an email to HQ-Social@mail.nasa.gov.