We’re inviting our social media followers to apply for a two-day event on the influence of Star Trek at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on July 29 and 30 in the Washington, DC, area.
On Friday, July 29, attendees will go behind the scenes at NASA Goddard in Greenbelt, Md., for tours of the Hubble Space Telescope control center, learn all about the upcoming ICESat-2 spacecraft mission, tour the massive Satellite Integration and Testing Facility and view the world’s largest publicly-known cleanroom, where we’re building the massive James Webb Space Telescope, which will be the most powerful space telescope ever built.
On Saturday, NASA, the National Symphony Orchestra and the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in northern Virginia will co-host a special panel session prior to the evenings concert of Star Trek: Into Darkness at Wolf Trap. Attendees will have a reserved seat at a special “Trek Talk,” examining Star Trek’s influence on NASA culture. The discussion, which is open to the public, features interactions with Adam Nimoy and David Zappone from For the Love of Spock, Terry Farrell, an actress on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and NASA scientists Dave Lavery and Michelle Thaller. Bob Jacobs, NASA’s Deputy Associate Administrator for Communications, will moderate the panel. Attendees of this event will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel and attend the performance of the score of Star Trek: Into Darkness, following the panel.
A maximum of 25 social media users will be selected to attend. Registration is now open on this page and closes at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sunday, July 17, 2016. All social media accreditation applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
What is a NASA Social?
A NASA Social is an informal meeting of people who use social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+. Participants at this event will be provided a unique in-person experience with NASA, and encouraged to share with others through their favorite social network.
How do I register?
Registration for the NASA Social opens on this page on July 13. Registration for U.S. citizens and green card holders closes at 11:59 p.m. EDT on July 17. 25 participants will be selected from online registrations. Each registration is for one person only (you) and is non-transferrable. Additional registrants will be placed on a waiting list.
Do I need to have a social media account to register?
Yes. This event is designed for active social media users who follow NASA missions on Instagram (NASA and NASA Goddard), Flickr (NASA, NASA Goddard, NASA GSFC Pix), on Twitter (@NASA, @NASASocial, @NASAGoddard), on Facebook (NASA, NASA Goddard) or Google+ (NASA, NASA Goddard). The goal of a 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 @NASAGoddard & @NASASocial and via posts to Facebook and Google+.
What are the registration requirements?
Registration indicates your intent to travel to the NASA Goddard in Greenbelt, Md., and Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va., and attend the two-day event in person. You are responsible for your own expenses for travel, accommodation, food and other amenities.
Some events and participants scheduled to appear at the event are subject to change without notice. NASA is not responsible for loss or damage incurred as a result of attending. NASA, moreover, is not responsible for loss or damage incurred if the event is cancelled with limited or no notice. Please plan accordingly.
Part of this event involves the attendees visiting the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. Goddard is a government facility and thus you will need to show a government-issued identifications with a photo that matches the name provided on the registration. Those without proper identification cannot be admitted. All registrants must be at least 18 years old.
Accessibility: While many of the activities during are ADA-compliant, please note that part of this event includes a tour of NASA Goddard’s satellite testing floor, a portion of which may not be wheelchair accessible.
Can I register if I am not a U.S. citizen?
No. Due to security requirements for access at NASA Goddard, you must be a U.S. citizen to participate in this event. Non-U.S. citizens are welcome to attend events at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts as a member of the public. If you have a green card, you will be processed as a U.S. citizen.
Does my registration include a guest?
Because of space limitations, you may not bring a guest for the NASA Goddard portion of the event. Each registration provides a place for one person only (you) and is non-transferable. Each individual wishing to attend must register and be accepted separately. Guests are welcome to attend events at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts as a member of the public.
What if I cannot come to Goddard or Wolf Trap?
If you cannot come to the NASA Social to attend in person, you should not register for the NASA Social. You can follow the conversation using the #NASASocial hashtag on Twitter. 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://www.nasa.gov/social for updates.
To learn about future opportunities, please sign up at this link for the latest NASA Social announcements:https://lists.nasa.gov/mailman/listinfo/nasa-social-announce
When will I know if I am selected?
After registrations have been received and processed, an email with confirmation information and additional instructions will be sent to those selected and those on the waitlist. If you do not make the registration list for this NASA Social, you can still participate in the conversation online. Additionally, you are welcome to attend events at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts as a member of the public.
Does registration for and/or attendance at this NASA Social qualify me for media accreditation?
Your NASA Social credential and/or attendance does not qualify you for news media credentials at NASA now or in the future.