The
Solar System Ambassadors Program is a public outreach program
designed to work with motivated volunteers across the nation.
These volunteers communicate the excitement of JPL's space
exploration missions and information about recent discoveries
to people in their local communities.
There
are now 523 Ambassadors in 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico bringing
the excitement of space to the public. Ambassadors are space
enthusiasts from various walks of life who are interested
in providing greater service and inspiration to the community
at large.
The
Solar System Ambassadors Program builds on and expands the
outstanding efforts undertaken by the Galileo mission since
1997. Because of the success of the original Galileo Ambassadors
program, JPL missions exploring Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Asteroids,
Comets, Earth, the Sun and the Universe now come together
to expand the program's scope to the Solar System and beyond.
The
Solar System Ambassadors Program is sponsored by the JET
PROPULSION LABORATORY in Pasadena, CA, an operating division
of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and
a lead research and development center for the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
To
arrange for a Solar System Ambassador event in your community,
click on the Meet the Ambassador link on the top navigation
bar, select your state or territory and review the entries.
Ambassadors furnish short biographical statements for the
purpose of detailing their areas of interest and expertise.
Following the biography is a list of past events conducted
by the Ambassador to further aid in decision making. Inquiries
about an Ambassador's availability should be made by sending
an email directly to the individual.
Check
the "Calendar of Events" section as well to see
if an Ambassador event will be occurring in your local community.
For a listing of Solar System Ambassadors
by name, visit the Directory of
Ambassadors.
