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You see countries like India really investing in their space program because they see it as inspirational and good for their economy.

Ellen Stofan

You see countries like India really investing in their space program because they see it as inspirational and good for their economy.

Tags: good, space, you

Communication is an issue where we can improve, and if I can do anything to help, I am happy to.

Ellen Stofan

Communication is an issue where we can improve, and if I can do anything to help, I am happy to.

Tags: happy, i am, help

About Author
Ellen Renee Stofan (born February 24, 1961) is Under Secretary for Science and Research at The Smithsonian and was previously the Director of the National Air and Space Museum.
As a planetary geologist, Stofan served as Chief Scientist of NASA and as principal advisor to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on the agency's science programs, planning and investments. Previously, she was vice president of Proxemy Research in Laytonsville, Maryland, and as an honorary professor in the Earth sciences department at the University College London.

One of the big things about space exploration is that it is as expensive as it is complicated, and you need all the countries of the world to help if you want to accomplish big goals.

Ellen Stofan

One of the big things about space exploration is that it is as expensive as it is complicated, and you need all the countries of the world to help if you want to accomplish big goals.

Tags: goals, world, help

We want to make sure we get living astronauts to the surface of Mars.

Ellen Stofan

We want to make sure we get living astronauts to the surface of Mars.

Tags: living, want, mars

Mars missions will require up to three years in reduced gravity, so we need to make sure astronauts can not only survive but thrive as they move outward to explore this new world.

Ellen Stofan

Mars missions will require up to three years in reduced gravity, so we need to make sure astronauts can not only survive but thrive as they move outward to explore this new world.

Tags: world, survive, three

As a card-carrying space nerd and NASA's chief scientist, I love space movies, from 'Star Trek' to 'Star Wars' to my all-time favorite - 'The Dish', an Australian comedy that celebrates that first mom...

Ellen Stofan

As a card-carrying space nerd and NASA's chief scientist, I love space movies, from 'Star Trek' to 'Star Wars' to my all-time favorite - 'The Dish', an Australian comedy that celebrates that first mom...

Tags: love, moment, moon

To avoid congestion, I get up at 5:10, grab a slice of raisin toast, and leave the house at 6 A.M. My husband, Tim Dunn, who works for an environmental agency, is still asleep when I slip out, and I f...

Ellen Stofan

To avoid congestion, I get up at 5:10, grab a slice of raisin toast, and leave the house at 6 A.M. My husband, Tim Dunn, who works for an environmental agency, is still asleep when I slip out, and I f...

Tags: husband, find, house