NASA officials reveal
human space flight program goals
During the Aug. 5 press conference NASA leaders explained that Return to Flight is milestone and safety, not schedule, driven. March 11-April 6 was announced as the first practical launch window. Officials also emphasized the One-NASA concept and that KSC will continue contributing to NASA's future.

Stafford-Covey Task Group (SCTG)
holds first public meeting
As part of their three-day KSC visit, the SCTG will answer questions at the Debus Center Aug. 7 at 11:30 a.m. regarding their independent review of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board. For further SCTG details, visit www.nasa.gov/news/highlights/r2f_task_group_bios.html.

Voting Anniversary
The Federal Women's Program Working Group (FWPWG) is commemorating the 83rd anniversary of women's right to vote (Aug. 26, 1920) by providing voter registration forms. The forms can be obtained in the HQ Bldg., room 2206, and in the Library, room 1301. You can also obtain forms on Cape Side at the Cape Canaveral Spaceport Management Office, Bldg. 55150, room 204. Or you can register on-line at www.fec.gov/votregis/vr.htm.

Reminder: KSC Bi-Annual Environmental & Energy Awards Call nominations due Aug. 22.
Employees are cordially invited to participate in the 2003 KSC Bi-Annual Environmental & Energy Awards Call. The award is given to an individual or team recognizing their contributions and/or successful operations in preserving the environment, conserving energy, and reserving natural resources while reaching for the stars. The categories are: (a) Affirmative Procurement, (b) Education, Outreach, and Awareness, (c) Energy Conservation, (d) Environmental & Energy Leader, (e) Hazardous Waste, (f) Historic/Archaeological Preservation, (g) Natural Resources/Habitat Conservation, (h) Recycling (i) Waste Prevention, and (j) Water Conservation. Nominations to the Environmental & Energy Awards Program are due by close of business Friday, Aug. 22, to TA-C3/Barbara Naylor. For nomination forms contact Barbara Naylor at 867-8452 or e-mail Barbara.A.Naylor@nasa.gov. The date for the Bi-Annual Awards Ceremony has not been scheduled. The ceremony should take place sometime in late September or early October.

Education Opportunity:
Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFVs)
The Clean Cities Coalition is administered by the University of Central Florida/Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC). This is one of several AFV training programs completed by FSEC and Clean Cities. One project employees may be interested in is a 3-credit-hour course on AFVs administered by Brevard Community College, developed by a grant from the National Science Foundation. The class (EST 1820 46C) is online as a hybrid course with web and classroom instruction. You will find an outline and syllabus on web page http://www.clean-cities.org. To register for the class, go to http://www.brevardcc.edu. This class is one of four of an AFV degree program. For more information, please contact Bill Young, FSEC SC3 coordinator and instructor.