Sit! Stay! Science!

NASA/Christopher Blair

Did you know Lewis and Clark did science experiments during their expedition, just like astronauts do in space? All the experiments inside the International Space Station are controlled from the Payload Operations Center at NASA’s Marshall Spaceflight Center in Huntsville, Ala. When I visited, Penny Pettigrew let me talk to astronauts during a spacewalk and even help them conduct science experiments. I learned the importance of teamwork and communication, just like Lewis and Clark. Penny is a payload communications manager, or PAYCOM, who enables scientists around the world to talk to crew members as they do their research.

https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/files/POC_factsheet.pdf

Traveling in the spirit of a Newfoundland dog that became one of the most famous members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Seaman Jr. will enjoy the sights of our home planet from the International Space Station,including amazing views of our national trails, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the National Trails Actand NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration 60th anniversary.

The National Park Service and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail invite you to learn more about Seaman, Jr.’s space journey! Follow his blog (go.nps.gov/NewfieNews) for special updates to see all of the missions in space and flashbacks to his training adventures at NASA centers and on the national trails.