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Program For Tuesday, 26-Feb-2008
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0730 - 0830 |
Continental Breakfast
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Korbel Ballroom Foyer |
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0830 - 0845 |
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
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Korbel Ballroom |
| The Honorable Barbara O’Brien, Lieutenant Governor, State of Colorado |
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0845 - 0930 |
Opening Keynote
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Korbel Ballroom |
| The Honorable Ms. Shana Dale, Deputy Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
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0930 - 1015 |
Break
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Exhibit Hall D |
| Sponsored by Raytheon |
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1015 - 1145 |
Plenary Panel—NASA Mission Directorate Updates
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Korbel Ballroom |
Moderator: Mr. Jason S. Sharp, Deputy Press Secretary, NASA
Three of the mission directorates will present the current state of their mission directorate. Each will discuss the major accomplishments and major milestones that will further advance exploration. A discussion of how many external factors have stimulated change, cooperation, and integration of the different organizations across NASA.
Panelists:
Dr. Richard J. Gilbrech, Associate Administrator, Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, NASA
Dr. Michael Hawes, Deputy Associate Administrator for Program Integration, Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA
Mr. Todd May, Deputy Associate Administrator for Programs, Science Mission Directorate, NASA |
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1145 - 1345 |
Lunch
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Exhibit Hall D |
| Networking opportunity in the exhibit hall |
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1345 - 1515 |
Plenary Panel—Constellation Initial Capabilities: From ISS to Lunar Missions
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Korbel Ballroom |
Moderator: Mr. Jeff Hanley, Manager, Constellation Program, NASA
The future of NASA's next fleet of spacecraft -the Orion crew exploration vehicle and the Ares I launch vehicle- has become a reality in three short years. NASA and it industry partners have taken what was conceptual drawings and presentation slides and turned a vision into hardware and software being tested and flown.
This panel will focus on the accomplishments and challenges that Constellation program has and must overcome in the first steps towards exploring the moon. The integration between NASA and industry is evermore important as the milestone date of initial capabilities draws near. A challenge lies ahead for NASA and industry and as we continue to communicate with one another we will achieve the exploration goals.
Panelists:
Mr. Steve Cook, Ares Program Manager, NASA MSFC
Mr. Mark Geyer, Orion Program Manager, NASA JSC
Mr. Jim Chilton, Vice President/Program Manager, Exploration Launch Systems, The Boeing Company
Mr. Steve Bouley, General Manager, California Sites, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
Mr. Mike Kahn, Vice President, Space Launch Systems, ATK
Mr. John Karas, Vice President & General Manager, Human Space Flight, Lockheed Martin |
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1515 - 1600 |
Break
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Exhibit Hall D |
| Sponsored by Raytheon |
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1600 - 1730 |
Plenary Panel—Constellation Lunar Capability
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Korbel Ballroom |
Moderator: Mr. Kent Joosten, Deputy Program Systems Engineer for Architecture, NASA JSC
The Constellation Program Lunar Capability builds on the Initial Capabilities (the Orion spacecraft and Ares I launch vehicle), adding elements necessary for Lunar Exploration: the recently named lunar lander, Altair; the Ares V heavy lift launch vehicle, advanced space suits, lunar surface systems, and the advanced technologies to support them.
This panel will discuss NASA's progress and planning for the lunar capabilities and opportunities for industry and partner involvement in the exploration of the moon.
Panelists:
Mr. John P. Sumrall, Manager, Advanced Planning, Exploration Launch Projects Office, NASA
Mr. Clint Dorris, Deputy Manager, Altair Project, NASA JSC
Mr. Glenn C. Lutz, Manager, EVA Systems Project, NASA JSC
Ms. Linda Ham, Manager for Technology Integration, NASA JSC
Mr. Chris Culbert, Manager, Lunar Surface System Project, NASA JSC |
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1800 - 1930 |
Opening Reception
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Exhibit Hall D |
| Sponsored by United Space Alliance |
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