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From bepstein@OSFMS1.HQ.NASA.GOV Wed Jun 29 08:15 PDT 1994
From: Epstein Barry 
To: Mike Haney 
Cc: Jobea 
Subject: KidSat
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 94 11:15:00 edt
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Mike:
I believe it would be of value to NASA to issue a press release regarding KidSat. 
I have drafted wording for your review. The only sensitivity I see is that the activity is
a study and there is no commitment to implement, but I think there is still value
in the release as drafted.
Do you agree with the idea and the wording?
Who at NSF Public Affairs would/should our Public Affairs people talk to to get formal approval and identification of a possible contact person for the release?

Thank you,
Barry Epstein
202-358-4434

NASA Press Release
NASA and National Science Foundation Announces Funding of KidSat Study

DRAFT NOT FOR RELEASE: 6/29/94

NASA HQ PAO: James Cast (202) 358-1779
NASA HQ Contact: Barry Epstein (202) 358-4434
NSF Contact:

The NASA Space Station and Mission to Planet Earth Programs, and the National Science Foundation announce the funding of a study to explore a new space educational concept called KidSat. The goal of KidSat is to excite children about space exploration and utilization, to teach children about our environment, and to motivate children to continue and complete their education.

KidSat is a concept in which remote sensing instruments dedicated to kids are placed on human spacecraft including the Space Shuttle, the Russian Mir space station, and the International Space Station. Children would help design KidSat, play a key role in its operation, and analyze, interpret and disseminate its data. Pathfinder instruments could be carried on the Shuttle, and prototype instruments could be mounted on Mir, Cameras, remote sensing instruments and telepresence are under