Roddy Young
Headquarters, Washington, DC                      Oct. 15, 1999
(Phone:  202/358-4726)

MEDIA ADVISORY:  m99-213

NASA BRINGS ITS VISION FOR THE FUTURE TO MASSACHUSETTS 

     On Monday, Oct. 18, NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin and 
astronaut Daniel Barry will join U.S. Representative Richard Neal 
on a visit to Southbridge High School and the Center for Advanced 
Fiber Optics.

     At 10:30 am, Goldin and Barry will talk to Southbridge High 
School students about the importance of math and science in their 
future.  Barry will also discuss with students his past mission to 
space.  

     Southbridge High School
     25 Cole Avenue
     Southbridge, MA  
     508/764-5450

     At 11:45 am, Goldin will lay out NASA's vision for 
exploration in the coming decades and discuss how businesses in 
Massachusetts play a vital role in helping NASA achieve its bold 
goals.

     Center for Advanced Fiber Optics
     50 Optical Drive
     Southbridge, MA
     508/765-0180

     For further information, please contact either William 
Tranghese with the Office of Congressman Neal at 202/225-5601 or 
Roddy Young with NASA at 202/358-4726.  Additional information 
about NASA is available at the Internet address: 

                     http://www.nasa.gov

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