StenniSphere, the visitor center at John C. Stennis Space Center, recently
opened three new and diverse exhibits just in time to entertain visitors
during
the traditional spring break period.

A new exhibit entitled “Caring for the Gulf Together” shows how six Stennis
resident agencies support Gulf of Mexico activities. Another exhibit
entitled
“NASA’s Technology – An Investment in America’s Future” shows the benefits
derived from human exploration and development of space. It highlights more
than
30 years of NASA technologies brought from outer space into our homes.
“Touching Tomorrow. Today,” is a new exhibit sponsored by NASA’s Office of
Education, highlighting the importance of sharing tomorrow’s vision with
today’s
youth and educators.

StenniSphere was recently named Mississippi’s Travel Attraction of the Year
2000
by the Mississippi Tourism Association. More than 200,000 visitors from
around
the world have visited StenniSphere since it reopened in May 2000.

StenniSphere is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except major holidays.
Admission is free. For more information, call 1-800-237-1821 (Option 1) in
Mississippi and Louisiana only, or (228) 688-2370, or visit the StenniSphere
Web
site at www.ssc.nasa.gov/public/visitors.