NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale announced Wednesday the launch of NASA Education TV (NASA eTV), a partnership with the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) to produce new educational television programs for distribution on NASA Television and the Internet.

The announcement was part of Dale's keynote address at the NASA Future Forum in San Jose, Calif., where NASA and California leaders are meeting to discuss how space exploration benefits Silicon Valley, California and the nation through discovery, innovation and inspiration.

	Left: NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale announced Wednesday the launch of NASA Education TV (NASA eTV), a partnership with the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) to produce new educational television programs for distribution on NASA Television and the Internet. Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / Dominic Hart Click on the image for full-resolution.
<	Left: Second Life was prominently featured throughout the event. Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / Dominic Hart Click on the image for full-resolution.
	Left: Thousands of local school children experienced interactive NASA exhibits on display at the San Jose Future Forum. Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / Dominic Hart Click on the image for full-resolution.
	Left: NASA and California leaders and Second Life virtual participants, interact with Innovation, Discovery and Inspiration panelists. Photo Credit: NASA Ames Research Center / Dominic Hart Click on the image for full-resolution.