FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
November 6, 2009
NASA Press Contact
202-358-1100
Michael Curie
michael.curie@nasa.gov
IMLS Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, jmjoseth@imls.gov
Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov
NASA Invites Museums and Libraries
to Apply for Free Space Shuttle Artifacts
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Space Shuttle Program Artifact:
Orbiter Main Engine Nozzle |
Washington, DC—Museums and libraries
are invited to apply for free NASA space shuttle artifacts, including small
items such as astronaut helmets, gloves, and boots, and large items such as
shuttle Motion Based Simulators and Crew Compartment Trainers. NASA will retire
the Space Shuttle Program at the end of 2010 and is eager for the public
to learn about the wonders of space exploration through museum and library
exhibitions. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is helping NASA
reach out to eligible institutions, including museums attended by the
public and free libraries serving all residents of a community, district,
state, or region.
Museums and libraries must first be determined as eligible through
the State Agency
for Surplus Property in their state. Artifacts, which will be released as
they are no longer needed by the Space Shuttle Program, may be viewed by
eligible institutions that have been given a log-on and password at the
Web site
http://gsaxcess.gov/NASAWel.htm.
The artifacts are free, but eligible recipients must cover shipping
and special handling fees. Shipping fees on smaller items will be relatively
inexpensive, while larger items may involve extensive disassembly, preparation,
shipping, and reassembly costs. NASA will work closely with potential recipients,
on a case by case basis, to address any unique special handling costs.
The artifacts are offered in batches. For eligible museums
and libraries, the current screening period ends Nov. 29. A new batch of artifacts
will be made available in January 2010. For the latest information about
NASA shuttle transition and artifacts, visit
http://www.nasa.gov/transition.
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