FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Jeannine Mjoseth, jmjoseth@imls.gov Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov

Washington, DC—Museums and libraries are invited to apply for free NASA space shuttle artifacts, including small items such as astronaut helmets, gloves, and boots, and large items such as shuttle Motion Based Simulators and Crew Compartment Trainers. NASA will retire the Space Shuttle Program at the end of 2010 and is eager for the public to learn about the wonders of space exploration through museum and library exhibitions.

Museums, Libraries, and 21st Century Skills Marsha L. Semmel IMLS Deputy Director for Museum Services and Director for Strategic Partnerships Chicago Public Library July 11, 2009

Marsha L. Semmel IMLS Deputy Director for Museum Services and Director for Strategic Partnerships Korean Museum Association Annual Meeting Seoul, Korea May 23, 2009