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NASA Information for the Press, 1981-2002

 

Summary

Creator:
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Scharf, Meg
Scharf, Rick
Abstract:
The NASA Information for the Press, 1990-2002 contains Mission Press Kits and Space Shuttle Mission Chronology reports produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the press to use in their coverage of space missions, and John F. Kennedy Space Center facility maps from 1996 and 1997. This collection provides insight into the information NASA produced for the press about missions and facilities. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the United States government's civilian agency responsible for space exploration, aeronautics research, and scientific discovery. Established on October 1, 1958, through the National Aeronautics and Space Act, NASA was created in response to growing national interest in space exploration during the Cold War. NASA has led numerous landmark programs, including the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Space Shuttle, and Artemis programs.
Extent:
0.6 Linear Feet 1 box and 1 flat file
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], NASA Information for the Press, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.

Background

Scope and content:

The NASA Information for the Press, 1990-2002 contains Mission Press Kits and Space Shuttle Mission Chronology reports produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the press to use in their coverage of space missions, and John F. Kennedy Space Center facility maps from 1996 and 1997. This collection provides insight into the information NASA produced for the press about missions and facilities.

Series I: Reports, 1990-2002 holds mainly Space Transportation System (STS) mission press kits and Space Shuttle Mission Chronology reports.

Series II: Maps, 1996-1997 contains maps depicting the facilities at John F. Kennedy Space Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and Cape Canaveral Air Station.

Biographical / historical:

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the United States government's civilian agency responsible for space exploration, aeronautics research, and scientific discovery. Established on October 1, 1958, through the National Aeronautics and Space Act, NASA replaced the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) and was created in response to growing national interest in space exploration during the Cold War. NASA has led numerous landmark programs, including the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Space Shuttle, and Artemis programs, and has advanced scientific knowledge through robotic missions, Earth observation, and international collaboration in space exploration.

This collection was collected and donated by Meg Scharf and her husband, Rick Scharf. Meg Scharf has worked for UCF since June 1984 and is currently Associate Director for Communication, Assessment, and Public Relations. Rick Scharf worked as a member of the press and attended a number of launches at the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Meg Scharf and Rick Scharf in 2007 (Accession no. CFM2007_12).
Processing information:

Processed and finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Ann Pamblanco in 2017. Finding aid revised for consistency by Chloe Lanham in 2026.

Arrangement:

This collection is divided into two series by reports and maps.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The entire collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], NASA Information for the Press, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.

Location of this collection:
John C. Hitt Library
12701 Pegasus Drive, Building 2
Orlando
FL
32816-8030
USA