Johnson Space Center Sparks Curiosity at Houston’s 33rd Annual Japan Festival

12-13, NASA’s Johnson Space Center employees brought the excitement and wonder of space exploration to Houston’s Japan Festival at Hermann Park. NASA/Hailey Quist For more than 30 years, the festival has immersed guests in traditional Japanese culture through food, dance, martial arts, music, and more, Johnson has supported the festival as an exhibitor for the past four years.

NASA’s Johnson Space Center volunteers share information about NASA missions with festival attendees. NASA/Hailey Quist Johnson employees interacted with over 3, 000 festivalgoers, informing them about the agency’s current initiatives, handing out NASA stickers and pins, and inspiring the next generation of space explorers.

NASA/Hailey Quist Johnson employees engage with festivalgoers at Houston’s Japan Festival. NASA/Charlotte Fuentes About the Author Hailey Quist NASA OSTEM Intern Share Details Last Updated Sep 21.

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Johnson’s booth showcased the upcoming Artemis III mission and its crew, as well as NASA’s plans for the Moon Base. Display included models of NASA’s Orion spacecraft and the International Space Station, along with interactive exhibits featuring space food and a real astronaut glove and helmet for attendees to try on.

Johnson employees interacted with over 3, 000 festivalgoers, informing them about the agency’s current initiatives, handing out NASA stickers and pins, and inspiring the next generation of space explorers.

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