
jsc2019e041778 (7/25/2019) --- A view of Dr. Marina Scotti viewing the cells on the microscope for STaARS BioScience-3 experiment. The Spaceflight Effects on Vascular Endothelial and Smooth Muscle Cell Process (STaARS BioScience-3) investigation contributes to a greater understanding of cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the study of transcriptomics of vascular cells. Upon return from spaceflight, crew members often display alterations in their cardiovascular systems, similar to those suffering from CVD. The goal of this work is to elucidate the mechanism of vascular cell damage in the space environment by exposing vascular cells to spaceflight.

NASA and contractor employees who were working at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida during the Apollo 11 launch gathered for a group photo on the observation deck of Operations and Support Building II on July 11, 2019. From left, along with their titles from 50 years ago, are Richard Sharum, NASA civil servant; Edward Wilson, security officer for Wackenhut Corporation; Sue Gross, secretary to the deputy procurement officer; Emery Lamar, NASA Kennedy co-op student in Apollo Spacecraft Electrical Division; James Scotti, material clerk with Bendix Corporation; Suzanne Stuckey, secretary for telemetry; Andrew Pritchard, contractor with McGregor-Warner; Ken Poimboeuf, Design Engineering Directorate; and Grady McCorquodale, Launch Control Center engineer with Boeing. Not pictured are Richard Cota, civil servant in the Engineering Directorate; and Victor Kurjack, data courier.

NASA and contractor employees who were working at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida during the Apollo 11 launch gathered for a group photo on the observation deck of Operations and Support Building II on July 11, 2019. From left, along with their titles from 50 years ago, are Richard Sharum, NASA civil servant; Edward Wilson, security officer for Wackenhut Corporation; Sue Gross, secretary to the deputy procurement officer; Emery Lamar, NASA Kennedy co-op student in Apollo Spacecraft Electrical Division; James Scotti, material clerk with Bendix Corporation; Suzanne Stuckey, secretary for telemetry; Andrew Pritchard, contractor with McGregor-Warner; Ken Poimboeuf, Design Engineering Directorate; and Grady McCorquodale, Launch Control Center engineer with Boeing. Not pictured are Richard Cota, civil servant in the Engineering Directorate; and Victor Kurjack, data courier.

NASA Stennis breaks ground with officials from Hancock County on July 18 for the Stennis Wastewater Conveyance Project at the Northern Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kiln, Mississippi. The groundbreaking represented launch of an agreement described as a win-win situation for Hancock County and NASA Stennis. Upon completion of the project, the county will assume responsibility for servicing wastewater from the NASA center. The new agreement will enable the county to utilize its existing facility more efficiently, while also allowing NASA Stennis to devote more center resources its mission work. Groundbreaking participants include (left to right): Hancock County supervisor Chuck Clark, District 3; Hancock County supervisor Bo Ladner, District 5; Hancock County Water & Sewer District Chair Farron Hoda; state Rep. Brent Anderson, Mississippi District 122; Mayor Mike Favre, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; NASA Stennis Associate Director Rodney McKellip; Hancock County Board President Scotty Adam (District 4 supervisor); state Sen. Philman Ladner, Mississippi District 46; NASA Stennis project manager Brittany Bouche; Mayor Jay Trapani, Waveland, Mississippi; and Hancock County Utility Authority Executive Director David Pitalo.

Congressman Mo Brooks visits MSFC to view Orion Stage Adapter flight hardware in bldg. 4708 and Robotic Tape Laying and Additive Manufacturing Facility in bldg. 4707.

Congressman Mo Brooks visits MSFC to view Orion Stage Adapter flight hardware in bldg. 4708 and Robotic Tape Laying and Additive Manufacturing Facility in bldg. 4707.

Congressman Mo Brooks visits MSFC to view Orion Stage Adapter flight hardware in bldg. 4708 and Robotic Tape Laying and Additive Manufacturing Facility in bldg. 4707.

Congressman Mo Brooks visits MSFC to view Orion Stage Adapter flight hardware in bldg. 4708 and Robotic Tape Laying and Additive Manufacturing Facility in bldg. 4707.

Congressman Mo Brooks visits MSFC to view Orion Stage Adapter flight hardware in bldg. 4708 and Robotic Tape Laying and Additive Manufacturing Facility in bldg. 4707.

Congressman Mo Brooks visits MSFC to view Orion Stage Adapter flight hardware in bldg. 4708 and Robotic Tape Laying and Additive Manufacturing Facility in bldg. 4707.

Congressman Mo Brooks visits MSFC to view Orion Stage Adapter flight hardware in bldg. 4708 and Robotic Tape Laying and Additive Manufacturing Facility in bldg. 4707.

Congressman Mo Brooks visits MSFC to view Orion Stage Adapter flight hardware in bldg. 4708 and Robotic Tape Laying and Additive Manufacturing Facility in bldg. 4707.

Congressman Mo Brooks visits MSFC to view Orion Stage Adapter flight hardware in bldg. 4708 and Robotic Tape Laying and Additive Manufacturing Facility in bldg. 4707.

Congressman Mo Brooks visits MSFC to view Orion Stage Adapter flight hardware in bldg. 4708 and Robotic Tape Laying and Additive Manufacturing Facility in bldg. 4707.

Congressman Mo Brooks visits MSFC to view Orion Stage Adapter flight hardware in bldg. 4708 and Robotic Tape Laying and Additive Manufacturing Facility in bldg. 4707.

Congressman Mo Brooks visits MSFC to view Orion Stage Adapter flight hardware in bldg. 4708 and Robotic Tape Laying and Additive Manufacturing Facility in bldg. 4707.

The 1960s Star Trek television series’ cast members visit NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, now called Armstrong, in 1967. The show’s Chief Engineer Montgomery ‘Scotty’ Scott played by James Doohan talks with NASA Pilot Bruce Peterson.

The 1960s Star Trek television series cast members Chief Engineer Montgomery ‘Scotty’ Scott played by James Doohan and Chief Medical Officer Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy played by DeForest Kelley and the show’s creator Gene Roddenberry receive briefing on NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, now Armstrong, in front of HL-10