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Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) In front of colorful backdrops of tires, a NASA outreach specialist shows two children tires designed for Moon and Mars terrains. Parents stand to the right.NASA Glenn Research Center’s Chris Hartenstine explains the differences in tires designed for Moon and Mars terrains and testing performed at NASA Glenn. Credit: NASA/Jan Wittry  NASA Glenn Research Center’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) and Office of Communications staff traveled to the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio, this summer.  

OSTEM participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the fair with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. Both teams hosted tables to share information about the key roles NASA Glenn plays in developing technologies for future missions to the lunar surface through hands-on activities. A focus on NASA Glenn’s Simulated Lunar Operations Lab (SLOPE) included sample rover wheels, shape memory alloys, and a virtual 360 tour of the SLOPE facility.  

A mother and daughter look at a monitor that shows a virtual tour of a facility at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. A Glenn specialist stands behind a table and explains details about the video.NASA Glenn Research Center’s Jan Wittry talks with fair visitors as they watch a virtual tour of NASA Glenn’s Simulated Lunar Operations Laboratory. Credit: NASA/Chris Hartenstine 

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