Commemorate your pop-culture fandom and reveal the current science, innovation, and discoveries of human spaceflight and expedition with NASA's Johnson Space Center at Comicpalooza 2024 from May 24 to 26 at George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Engage with a completely immersive NASA exhibition, touch the just mobile Moon rock on the planet, sign up with special panels, fulfill a NASA astronaut, researchers, and professionals, and find out about NASA's prepare for human expedition to the Moon and Mars.
NASA's Johnson Space Center cubicle and special panel phase is in Hall A of George R. Brown Convention! Drop in to talk with NASA specialists and researchers from the Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility (EHP) Program, Exploration Architecture, Integration, and Science Directorate, Human Health and Performance Directorate, and STEM engagement programs.
Fans can take pictures with many media event and artifacts consisting of a full-size area fit, take the controls of a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) in a cutting edge simulator, and find how astronauts are training and preparing to go back to the Moon.
Perpetuity revealed listed below are Central.
Advancement of Lunar Base Camp
Friday, May 24, 3:30 p.m.
Sign up with NASA researchers as we break down the advancement of a Lunar Base Camp with future Artemis Missions.
Panelists:
- Ian Galloway, Systems Engineer, Avionics Sub-System Manager for Pressurized Rover
- Ben Sim, Systems Engineer, Avionics Sub-System Manager for Pressurized Rover
Driving On the Moon One Day
Friday, May 24, 5 p.m.
Preview the most recent innovation and collaborations that will establish the next movement systems on the Moon!
Panelists:
- Tim Hall, EHP Strategic Communications Manager
- Michael Interbartolo, Engineering Integration Lead for Pressurized Rover Team
Another One Bites the Dust: Lunar Dust, Hardware Damage, and Why It Matters on the Moon
Saturday, May 25, 11 a.m.
Gain from lunar dust mitigation engineers and researchers as they speak about the dangers of dealing with the Moon, what occurred throughout the Apollo objectives, and what they prepare to do about hardware damage, which threatens their efforts to keep astronauts safe and make sure objective success.
Panelists:
- Brian Troutman, Human Landing System Crew Compartment Lunar Dust Mitigation Discipline Lead
- Amy Fritz, Gateway Intravehicular Activity (IVA) Dust System Manager
- Josh Litofsky, Crew Co IVA Dust System Manager
- Jackie Black, Crew Co IVA Dust System Manager
Meet NASA Astronaut Marcos Berríos
Saturday, May 25, 12:30 p.m.
Hear NASA astronaut Marcos Berríos' journey to ending up being an astronaut and the enjoyment of the future of human spaceflight! Following his discussion, Marcos will fulfill and position for pictures with fans!
Marcos Gabriel Berríos was picked by NASA to sign up with the 2021 astronaut prospect class. He reported for responsibility in January 2022. The Air Force test pilot holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a master's degree in mechanical engineering and a doctorate in aeronautics and astronautics from Stanford University. Born in Fort Campbell, Tennessee, Berríos thinks about Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, to be his home town. A knowledgeable pilot, Berríos has actually collected more than 110 fight objectives and 1,400 hours of flight time in more than 21 various airplane.
Technically Correct, The Best Kind of Correct: What Hollywood Gets Right (and Wrong) About Space Exploration
Saturday, May 25, 1:30 p.m.
Tune in for an enjoyable conversation about what Hollywood solves (and incorrect) about NASA and area expedition. We'll share a few of our preferred examples and what we do at NASA along the method!
Panelists:
- Brian Troutman, Human Landing System Crew Compartment Lunar Dust Mitigation Discipline Lead
- Scott Stokes, Integration Services Manager
- Amy Fritz, Aerospace Flight Systems
- Todd Fox, Active Thermal Control Sub-System Manager
- Robert Howard, Human/Machine Systems
- Michael Interbartolo, Engineering Integration Lead for Pressurized Rover Team
Why Is It So Hard to Get to Mars?
Saturday, May 25, 3:30 p.m.
Mars appears so close, yet up until now away. Join our conversation on why it is so hard to get to the “Red Planet” and what innovations and methods NASA is establishing to achieve this objective.
Panelist:
- Mike Rodriggs, Automation and Robotics Systems
Landing on the Moon
Saturday, May 25, 5 p.m.
A flurry of lunar landings occurred in the 60s and 70s, however following Luna 24 in 1976, there were no effective soft landings till Chang'e 3 in 2013. Just recently we have actually seen a substantial boost in lunar landings with much more prepared. Why does landing on the Moon stay an obstacle? What are the future prepare for extra lunar landings and how will that allow future lunar activities?
Panelists:
- Ron Sostaric, Aerospace Vehicle Design and Mission Analyst
- Jenny Gruber, Operations Integration Branch Chief
International Space Station MIMIC– See the Mini Station Work Real-Time
Saturday, May 25, 6 p.m.
Gain from area engineers and teachers about this amazing 1:100 scale 3D printed, robotic design of the International Space Station that synchronizes to live telemetry streaming from the genuine spaceport station in real-time. It is open source and utilizes familiar STEM elements like Arduino and Raspberry Pi and was developed to be developed by trainees and area geeks all over!
Panelists:
- Bryan Murphy, Associate Chief Engineer, International Space Station and Deep Space Exploration
My NASA Story
Sunday, May 26, 11:30 a.m.
What does it take to release a profession at NASA's Johnson Space? Gain from our panelists and get point of view on how they got to where they are today and what their tasks appear like daily!
Panelists:
- Krishna Kapadia, Gateway Software and Data Integration
- Margaret Kennedy, Human Health and Performance Systems Engineer
- Ashley Craig, Gateway Human Factors Engineer
- Dillyn Mumme, Operations Planner in International Space Station Mission Planning & & Flight Activities Officer in Gateway Mission Planning
Artemis Overview
Sunday, May 26, 1 p.m.
Artemis is NASA's brand-new lunar expedition program, that includes landing the very first female and very first individual of color on the Moon. Through the Artemis objectives, NASA will utilize brand-new innovation to study the Moon in brand-new and much better methods and get ready for human objectives to Mars.
Panelists:
- Roland Martinez, Technical Management
- Kathryn Hilton, Pressurized Rover SE&I Lead
- James Geffre Orion Vehicle Integration Manager
- Elisa Riveria, flight style and combination group
Tesla Coil Demonstration
Sunday, May 26, 2 p.m.
Experience the electrifying phenomenon of a Tesla coil presentation where science satisfies superhero magic in a spectacular screen of lightning and noise.
Panelist:
- Ryan Ogilvie, Development Engineer, Space Suite Personal Life Support System Team
Draw Artemis: LIVE!
Sunday, May 26, 3 p.m.
Did you understand NASA requires artists? Sign up with a NASA panel of specialists and “draw along” as we speak about humankind's trip back to the Moon, the essential function art plays in expedition, and learn more about the transcendent environment of the Moon's South Pole. Our included artist will be Mark Kistlerthe respected art teacher behind the cherished 80s and 90s television programs, “The Secret City,” “Draw Squad,” and “Imagination Station.” Find out to draw a fleet of advanced area hardware that will take us on Artemis objectives– comparable to the method NASA engineers and specialists designed early principles for spacesuits, rockets, spaceships, ground systems, and orbiting platforms that have actually enabled us to check out other worlds. Pencil, paper, and handouts will be offered!
Panelist:
- Jack Moore, NASA Community Engagement
- Patricia Moore, Communications Strategist, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate
- Daniel O'Neal, Graphic Designer, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate
- Mark Kistler, Artist
Used to Perfection: The Art of Aging and Weathering Props for Narrative Depth
Sunday, May 26, 4 p.m.
Do your cosplay and props look too beautiful? Level up your productions with specialist methods that include that ideal touch of credibility, utilizing economical and quickly available products and methods. Dive into the art of stressful and great detailing to attain a weathered, natural look that imbues your props with character and history. Join us for an interactive panel and individualized assistance from experienced propmaster, Adam Burnett, to include reasonable style to your preferred props.
