Sarah Keegan
Headquarters, Washington               Dec. 7, 2001
(Phone: 202/358-1902)

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NASA INVITES PUBLIC TO REFLECT ON A CENTURY OF FLIGHT

     To commemorate the upcoming 100th anniversary of Orville 
and Wilbur Wright's first controlled, powered flight Dec. 17, 
1903, the NASA Office of Aerospace Technology and the NASA 
History Office will present a half-day reflection on the 
meaning of a century of flight and a discussion of future 
possibilities. 

The event will take place Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, from 1 to 4 
p.m. at the Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1530 P St., 
NW, in Washington. Noted experts in areas ranging from the 
earliest days of flight to futuristic technologies envisioned 
to advance aviation through this century and beyond will be 
on hand to guide the discussion. 

Media are invited to the commemorative event, which is free 
and open to the public. Because space and accommodation for 
the media may be limited, media representatives wishing to 
attend should contact Sarah Keegan, NASA Public Affairs, as 
soon as possible at 202/358-1902. 

Advance registration for members of the general public is 
requested by calling John Childress at 202/358-4637 or online 
through links at:
          www.aerospace.nasa.gov/centuryofflight/

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