LONDON: It is the annual 45th Earth Day celebration from April 17-22 and NASA is offering online and live activities to reveal to the public their mission to protect and understand the Earth. NASA is capable of using space to increase understanding, ensure the future and improve lives. NASA is always developing new techniques to study the earth’s natural systems using long-term data records and they share this knowledge from a unique vantage point. The agency works with global institutions looking for new insight into how the planet is changing.
The Public Earth Day celebration was sponsored by the Earth Day Network. The celebration featured NASA exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on activities and views of Earth from space. Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator opened the event, Friday afternoon.
April 21-22, the NASA Hyperwall and Science Gallery exhibits were open. There were also hands-on activities and demonstrations. NASA scientists spoke April 22 at the Hyperwall stage after the 11 a.m. Earth Day opening ceremony. Opening ceremonies included NASA’s associate administrator, John Grunsfeld and Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan, NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington.
April 16 through May, Dulles International Airport will be displaying satellite images showing the Earth’s natural beauty. The display will also show how NASA uses data from their multitude of satellites that observe the Earth so scientists can study the planet.
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