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Space Center Houston Receives a Generous $1 Million Gift to Advance Science Learning

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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HOUSTON, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  A generous $1 million gift from Dhaval Jadav, chief executive officer of alliantgroup, to the nonprofit Space Center Houston will support empowering the next generation of explorers with authentic science learning experiences. The gift will help fund programs that inspire youth and educators through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, exhibits and programs. To honor this generous investment in STEM learning, a building on the Space Center Houston campus was named The Dhaval R. Jadav Learning Innovation Center.

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  • HOUSTON, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A generous $1 million gift from Dhaval Jadav, chief executive officer of alliantgroup, to the nonprofit Space Center Houston will support empowering the next generation of explorers with authentic science learning experiences.
  • To honor this generous investment in STEM learning, a building on the Space Center Houston campus was named The Dhaval R. Jadav Learning Innovation Center.
  • "Jadav's commitment to Space Center Houston enables us to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow," said William T. Harris, president and CEO of Space Center Houston.
  • Space Center Houston is a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center and a Certified Autism Center.

AFA Announces National Finalists for StellarXplorers VIII

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AFA's StellarXplorers Space STEM Program announced the 10 teams that will compete at the StellarXplorers VIII National Space Design Competition Finals on April 22-23, 2022, at Space Center Houston.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AFA's StellarXplorers Space STEM Program announced the 10 teams that will compete at the StellarXplorers VIII National Space Design Competition Finals on April 22-23, 2022, at Space Center Houston.
  • Congratulations to our Finalist teams who will travel to our in-person StellarXplorers National Finals at Space Center Houston."
  • StellarXplorers, a Space STEM initiative established by AFA, is a space system engineering competition designed to inspire students toward futures in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
  • To learn more about StellarXplorers, please visit AFA's StellarXplorers website www.stellarxplorers.org .

StellarXplorers Season Opens with 70 Percent Growth

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Air Force Association's StellarXplorers Space STEM Program welcomed the 2021-2022 StellarXplorers VIII National Space Design Competition with a 70-percent growth rate in registration.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Air Force Association's StellarXplorers Space STEM Program welcomed the 2021-2022 StellarXplorers VIII National Space Design Competition with a 70-percent growth rate in registration.
  • StellarXplorers is a space system engineering competition designed to inspire students toward futures in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
  • StellarXplorers VIII season concludes at Space Center Houston in April 2022 where the top 10 teams will receive an all-expenses paid trip to compete in the championship.
  • StellarXplorers Space STEM Program is an education initiative established by AFA consisting of the National Space Design Competition and summer StellarCamps.

StellarXplorers Board of Advisors Convenes

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Air Force Association's StellarXplorers Board of Advisors convened for its inaugural meeting on Nov. 3, 2021.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Air Force Association's StellarXplorers Board of Advisors convened for its inaugural meeting on Nov. 3, 2021.
  • The board is a high-level advisory group formed to engage with senior academic, government and industry leaders to obtain experienced advice on growing StellarXplorers participation.
  • The StellarXplorers Advisory Board includes:
    StellarXplorers Space STEM Program is an education initiative established by AFA consisting of the National Space Design Competition and summer StellarCamps.
  • The StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition involves all aspects of system development and operation with a spacecraft and payload focus.

alliantgroup CEO and Space Center Houston Board of Directors member, Dhaval Jadav, Applauds All-Civilian Spaceflight

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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alliantgroup's CEO, Dhaval Jadav, has always had a passion for STEM education, American innovation and space exploration.

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  • alliantgroup's CEO, Dhaval Jadav, has always had a passion for STEM education, American innovation and space exploration.
  • And, space exploration is also part of the mix, even more so with Jadav's appointment to the Space Center Houston board last year.
  • And, it's why I am so honored to be on the board for Space Center Houston," shared Dhaval Jadav, CEO of alliantgroup.
  • The panel of speakers also included William Harris, CEO of Space Center Houston and Robert Ambrose, a space robotics expert.

NASA Administrator, Sen. Cruz, Rep. Babin to Discuss Crew Dragon Test Flight at Briefing in Houston

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Sunday, May 31, 2020
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Johnson Center Director Mark Geyer and Space Center Houston President and CEO William T. Harris also will participate in the live media briefing in front of the visitor center's flown SpaceX Falcon 9 exhibit.

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  • Johnson Center Director Mark Geyer and Space Center Houston President and CEO William T. Harris also will participate in the live media briefing in front of the visitor center's flown SpaceX Falcon 9 exhibit.
  • To participate in the news conference, media must be in person, and it will not be carried live on NASA Television.
  • He was nominated by President Donald Trump, confirmed by the U.S. Senate, and sworn in April 23, 2018.
  • He serves on the House Committees on Science, Space and Technology, and Transportation and Infrastructured, in addition to several subcommittees.

Educators to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station

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Friday, May 1, 2020
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WASHINGTON, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Educators from across the nation will have an opportunity next week to talk with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Educators from across the nation will have an opportunity next week to talk with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station .
  • To honor our nation's educators and in observance of Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs May 4 to 8, NASA astronaut and current space station commander Christopher Cassidy will answer questions recorded by educators from Space Center Houston's international network of educators and the Space Exploration Educator Crew.
  • NASA astronaut Nick Hague will give opening remarks via a pre-recorded video and Space Center Houston president and CEO William T. Harris will participate in the question-and-answer session and close the program.
  • Linking educators and students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Apollo 16 Astronaut, Brigadier General Charles Duke Named 2020 TEXAN OF THE YEAR by Texas Legislative Conference

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Dec. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Apollo 16 Astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Charles Duke has been named the 2020 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference, the well-known annual statewide policy and business forum that is marking its 54th year March 26-27, 2020.

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  • NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Dec. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Apollo 16 Astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Charles Duke has been named the 2020 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference, the well-known annual statewide policy and business forum that is marking its 54th year March 26-27, 2020.
  • The event honoring Duke was held at Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center.
  • The Texas Legislative Conference is a nonpartisan organization of Texas business and political leaders who meet annually in New Braunfels to focus on public policy issues.
  • This year's topics include Census 2020: Impacts on Future Elections and Funding; The Role of Science in our Economy; Future Infrastructure Solutions for Texas.

Key Sponsors Enable National High School Space Challenge

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Monday, September 9, 2019
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association (AFA) announced sponsors for its StellarXplorers program, the National High School Space Challenge.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association (AFA) announced sponsors for its StellarXplorers program, the National High School Space Challenge.
  • High school students involved in any youth organization, including high schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, Scouts, and home-schooled students, may participate.
  • Winners receive an all-expense paid trip to the National Finals, which will be held in April 2020 at the Space Center Houston.
  • The National High School Space Challenge uses space system engineering as the means to inspire and motivate students to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

NASA's Johnson Space Center Celebrates Apollo 50th Anniversary in Houston

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Monday, July 22, 2019
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WASHINGTON, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As NASA celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing , the historic mission that continues to inspire future missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond, Johnson Space Center will participate in a variety of Houston community events.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As NASA celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing , the historic mission that continues to inspire future missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond, Johnson Space Center will participate in a variety of Houston community events.
  • Visitors to NASA will be able to experience the restored control room -- beginning July 1 as part of regular tours provided by the official visitor center, Space Center Houston.
  • "Our goal 50 years ago was to prove we could land humans on the Moon and return them safely to Earth," said Johnson Space Center Director Mark Geyer.
  • NASA will hold an outreach event with families and fans during the Houston Dynamo game in celebration of the Apollo 50th Anniversary.