Goddard Booth Featured at Andrews AFB Joint Open House

	Goddard's booth at the Andrews AFB Open House

Two NASA exhibits were featured at the annual Andrews AFB Joint Open House in Camp Springs, Md., May 16-18. The Goddard display offered visitors a glimpse into the Center's many Earth and space science efforts, and they greedily consumed several hundred handouts during the three-day public event.

Astronaut Roger Crouch, Payload Specialist aboard STS-83 and STS-94, greeted visitors on Friday, which was open to Department of Defense cardholders and their families. Crouch mesmerized children with his stories of space flight, many of whom had their photo taken with the astronaut.

The booth was mobbed on Saturday and Sunday with thousands of people interested in every aspect of Goddard's mission. Free posters and lithographs went flying off the tables as volunteers tried desperately to keep up with demand. "It was like a feeding frenzy," said Public Affairs Specialist Susan Hendrix. "But well worth every minute knowing that we were able to reach out to so many people in such a short period of time." Several dozen teachers and home schoolers also stopped by the booth to obtain information about NASA's educational programs.

NASA Langley also joined forces with Goddard for this event, offering the public a glimpse inside their air tunnel display and ongoing efforts at the center.

Goddard plans to participate in next year's Open House, which boasts something for everyone - an air show, static aircraft displays, recruitment booths, and numerous food vendors.