NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well as performances by Marshall musicians, educational opportunities, games and hands-on activities for all ages. National Space Club members help demonstrate propulsion principles at NASA in the Park.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA public affairs specialist George Diller (left) is honored with a Harry Kolcum Memorial News and Communications Award for 2004 by the National Space Club Florida Committee at the Radisson Resort at the Port, Cape Canaveral, Fla. He is joined by Marcie Young, wife of the late chief of NASA news operations at Kennedy Space Center, Dick Young, with whom Diller worked for many years. Each year, the National Space Club Florida Committee recognizes area representatives of the news media and communications professions for excellence in their ability to communicate the space story along Florida’s Space Coast and throughout the world. The award is named in honor of Harry Kolcum, the former managing editor of Aviation Week and Space Technology, who was Cape bureau chief from 1980 to 1993 prior to his death in 1994. Kolcum was a founding member of the National Space Club Florida Committee.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Florida Today senior aerospace reporter Todd Halvorson is honored with a Harry Kolcum Memorial News and Communications Award for 2004 by the National Space Club Florida Committee at the Radisson Resort at the Port, Cape Canaveral, Fla. Each year, the National Space Club Florida Committee recognizes area representatives of the news media and communications professions for excellence in their ability to communicate the space story along Florida’s Space Coast and throughout the world. The award is named in honor of Harry Kolcum, the former managing editor of Aviation Week and Space Technology, who was Cape bureau chief from 1980 to 1993 prior to his death in 1994. Kolcum was a founding member of the National Space Club Florida Committee.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA public affairs specialist George Diller (right) is honored with a Harry Kolcum Memorial News and Communications Award for 2004 by the National Space Club Florida Committee at the Radisson Resort at the Port, Cape Canaveral, Fla. He is joined by Committee Chairman Jerry Moyer (left) and Eddie Kolcum, wife of the late journalist for whom the award is named. Each year, the National Space Club Florida Committee recognizes area representatives of the news media and communications professions for excellence in their ability to communicate the space story along Florida’s Space Coast and throughout the world. The award is named in honor of Harry Kolcum, the former managing editor of Aviation Week and Space Technology, who was Cape bureau chief from 1980 to 1993 prior to his death in 1994. Kolcum was a founding member of the National Space Club Florida Committee.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Florida Today senior aerospace reporter Todd Halvorson (right) is honored with a Harry Kolcum Memorial News and Communications Award for 2004 by the National Space Club Florida Committee at the Radisson Resort at the Port, Cape Canaveral, Fla. He is joined by Committee Chairman Jerry Moyer (left) and Eddie Kolcum, wife of the late journalist for whom the award is named. Each year, the National Space Club Florida Committee recognizes area representatives of the news media and communications professions for excellence in their ability to communicate the space story along Florida’s Space Coast and throughout the world. The award is named in honor of Harry Kolcum, the former managing editor of Aviation Week and Space Technology, who was Cape bureau chief from 1980 to 1993 prior to his death in 1994. Kolcum was a founding member of the National Space Club Florida Committee.

Members of the United States Naval Academy Glee Club address the crowd during a special performance for Kennedy Space Center employees at the Florida spaceport on March 10, 2020. As part of the celebration, Kennedy Director Bob Cabana discussed the deep historical ties between NASA and the U.S. Navy. The highly acclaimed Glee Club has achieved prominence as one of America’s premier choral ensembles, performing throughout the nation each year.

Bob Cabana, center, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, in discussion with members of the National Space Club Florida Committee during the organization's luncheon in Cape Canaveral. Cabana, a former astronaut, was the keynote speaker for the luncheon and delivered an update on Kennedy's future as the premier launch center for NASA and other users.

Bob Cabana, right, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, in discussion with a member of the National Space Club Florida Committee during the organization's luncheon in Cape Canaveral. Cabana, a former astronaut, was the keynote speaker for the luncheon and delivered an update on Kennedy's future as the premier launch center for NASA and other users.

COCOA BEACH, Fla.. -- Robert Cabana, Kennedy Space Center director, left, speaks with a member of the National Space Club's Florida Committee before the organization's monthly luncheon. The event took place in Cocoa Beach, Fla. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee member Ed Crawley, right, answers a reporter's question during a press conference where the committee released it's report on Thursday, Oct., 22, 2009 at the National Press Club in Washington. The Obama Administration tasked the committee to do an independent review of planned U.S. human space flight activities with the goal of ensuring that the nation is on a vigorous and sustainable path to achieving its boldest aspirations in space. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee member Ed Crawley answers a reporter's question during a press conference where the committee released it's report on Thursday, Oct., 22, 2009 at the National Press Club in Washington. The Obama Administration tasked the committee to do an independent review of planned U.S. human space flight activities with the goal of ensuring that the nation is on a vigorous and sustainable path to achieving its boldest aspirations in space. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Copies of the U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee report are seen in the foreground of Chairman of the U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee Norman Augustine, left, and committee member Ed Crawley, right, during a press conference where the committee released it's report on Thursday, Oct., 22, 2009 at the National Press Club in Washington. The Obama Administration tasked the committee to do an independent review of planned U.S. human space flight activities with the goal of ensuring that the nation is on a vigorous and sustainable path to achieving its boldest aspirations in space. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Members of the National Space Club Florida Committee socialize during their monthly meeting at the Radisson at the Port in Cape Canaveral, Fla. NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana was the guest speaker. He addressed the future of NASA and possible changes to the space shuttle launch schedule later this month with his speech, titled “KSC -- Today and Tomorrow.' The committee, headquartered on Florida's Space Coast, is a non-profit corporation composed of private individuals representing industry, government, regional educational institutions and the media. NASA_Kim Shiflett

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to National Space Club-Florida Chapter (NSCFC) members and guests at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Cabana's presentation was titled, "KSC - Space Exploration Begins Here." He included an update on the multi-user spaceport and several programs, including Exploration Ground Systems, Launch Services Program and Commercial Crew Program. The NSCFC is a non-profit organization composed of representatives from the space industry, government, educational institutions, and private individuals who share a commitment to increasing public awareness of America's aerospace programs.

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to National Space Club-Florida Chapter (NSCFC) members and guests at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Cabana's presentation was titled, "KSC - Space Exploration Begins Here." He included an update on the multi-user spaceport and several programs, including Exploration Ground Systems, Launch Services Program and Commercial Crew Program. The NSCFC is a non-profit organization composed of representatives from the space industry, government, educational institutions, and private individuals who share a commitment to increasing public awareness of America's aerospace programs.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to National Space Club-Florida Chapter, or NSCFC, members and guests at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Cabana's presentation included an overview of the new strategic plan and efforts to transform the center into a multi-user spaceport of the future. The NSCFC is a non-profit organization composed of representatives from the space industry, government, educational institutions, and private individuals who share a commitment to increasing public awareness of America's aerospace programs. Photo credit: Dimitri Gerondidakis

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to National Space Club-Florida Chapter, or NSCFC, members and guests at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Cabana's presentation included an overview of the new strategic plan and efforts to transform the center into a multi-user spaceport of the future. The NSCFC is a non-profit organization composed of representatives from the space industry, government, educational institutions, and private individuals who share a commitment to increasing public awareness of America's aerospace programs. Photo credit: Dimitri Gerondidakis

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to National Space Club-Florida Chapter, or NSCFC, members and guests at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Cabana's presentation included an overview of the new strategic plan and efforts to transform the center into a multi-user spaceport of the future. The NSCFC is a non-profit organization composed of representatives from the space industry, government, educational institutions, and private individuals who share a commitment to increasing public awareness of America's aerospace programs. Photo credit: Dimitri Gerondidakis

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to National Space Club-Florida Chapter, or NSCFC, members and guests at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Cabana's presentation included an overview of the new strategic plan and efforts to transform the center into a multi-user spaceport of the future. The NSCFC is a non-profit organization composed of representatives from the space industry, government, educational institutions, and private individuals who share a commitment to increasing public awareness of America's aerospace programs. Photo credit: Dimitri Gerondidakis

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to National Space Club-Florida Chapter, or NSCFC, members and guests at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Cabana's presentation included an overview of the new strategic plan and efforts to transform the center into a multi-user spaceport of the future. The NSCFC is a non-profit organization composed of representatives from the space industry, government, educational institutions, and private individuals who share a commitment to increasing public awareness of America's aerospace programs. Photo credit: Dimitri Gerondidakis

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot addresses a standing room-only crowd at the March 20 National Space Club Huntsville breakfast. Lightfoot, who recently announced he will be retiring from the agency on April 30, praised NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and spoke about where the agency is headed over the next two decades. “I get to be nostalgic now, as I leave the Agency. This work was going on before I got here, and it’s going to keep going on after I leave,” said Lightfoot. “In this nation where we hear a lot about what we can't do, NASA is a demonstration of what this nation can do. The Space Launch System rocket is taking shape right here at Marshall. The passion our team has on our exploration journey is second to none and there seems to be a sense of urgency to get to that first launch. Exploration gives us hope for the future, and brings today's generation on board to forge its own path to the next great milestones for humanity.” National Space Club Huntsville's mission is to promote the awareness of civilian and military applications for rocketry and astronautics. Participation in its events helps raise money for scholarships and STEM engagement in the community.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Jim McCarthy right, president of the National Space Club-Florida Chapter, thanks Larry Price, deputy manager of the Orion Program for the Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, for his presentation to members and guests at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Price’s presentation included an overview of Orion processing, testing and preparations for Exploration Flight Test 1. Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans. It will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities. The first unpiloted test flight of Orion is scheduled to launch in 2014 atop a Delta IV Heavy rocket and in 2017 on NASA’s Space Launch System rocket. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov_orion. Photo credit: Kim Shiflett

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Larry Price, deputy manager of the Orion Program for the Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, speaks to the National Space Club-Florida Chapter members and guests at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Price’s presentation included an overview of Orion processing, testing and preparations for Exploration Flight Test 1. Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans. It will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities. The first unpiloted test flight of Orion is scheduled to launch in 2014 atop a Delta IV Heavy rocket and in 2017 on NASA’s Space Launch System rocket. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov_orion. Photo credit: Kim Shiflett