NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)

Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology has also been adapted for many non-aerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view the Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny “blue marble” in the cosmos. www.nasa.gov.

GENERAL MOTORS

General Motors, one of the world’s largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters inDetroit, GM employs 209,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in some 140 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 34 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM’s largest national market is theUnited States, followed byChina,Brazil, theUnited Kingdom,Canada,RussiaandGermany. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. General Motors acquired operations from General Motors Corporation on July 10, 2009, and references to prior periods in this and other press materials refer to operations of the old General Motors Corporation. More information on the new General Motors can be found at www.gm.com.

SPACE DAY

The Space Day Program, established and sponsored by Lockheed Martin, was created to broaden the scope of this unique educational initiative. The Space Day Program implements educational activities aimed at strengthening science, math, and technology education. The Space Day Program acts as a platform for collaborative efforts to motivate more students to pursue careers in math, science and engineering.

Lockheed Martin and the Space Day Program are proud to bring you SPACE: A Journey to Our Future, just one of the many channels through which Space Day is celebrated in local communities across the country. www.spaceday.org.

NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

The Arlington, VA-based National Science Teachers Association is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA’s current membership includes more than 55,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education. Learn more about NSTA on www.nsta.org.

EVERGREEN EXHIBITIONS

Founded in 1992, Evergreen Exhibitions (formerly Clear Channel Exhibitions) is one of the world’s premier providers of traveling museum exhibits. Evergreen conceptualizes, designs, produces, markets and tours its exhibits, in science, natural history and children’s museums. The exhibitions use educational concepts to create high quality, immersive, multi-sensory, entertaining and educational experiences for family audiences. Evergreen also organizes art exhibitions. More than 80 million people worldwide have enjoyed an Evergreen Exhibitions experience. More information on other exhibit offerings can be found at www.mikekempf.wpengine.com.