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July 10th 09, 01:47 AM
July 9, 2009
Ashley Edwards
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1756
Rachel Prucey
Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.
650-604-0643
Julie Simard
Canadian Space Agency
450-926-4370
MEDIA ADVISORY: M09-126
NASA SCIENTISTS DIVE DEEP TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LIFE ON THE MOON, MARS
MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. -- NASA and the Canadian Space Agency invite
journalists and the public on Tuesday, July 14, to observe the
international, multidisciplinary Pavilion Lake Research Project team
as it studies the origin of rare freshwater carbonate rock structures
that thrive in Pavilion Lake, British Columbia, Canada.
Reporters will have an opportunity to interview Pavilion Lake
Research
Project scientists from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on July 14 as they study
and explore the unique underwater formations and conduct research
about life in extreme environments. Journalists interested in
attending must register before July 13 at:
http://www.pavilionlake.com/participants/2009-media-access
A park permit is required for filming at Pavilion Lake. Reporters
should e-mail Rob Enns at to obtain a permit.
Scientists believe the carbonate rock structures, known as
microbialites, first were formed by microorganisms more than 2.5
billion years ago. Today, environments rich in microbialites are seen
as potential analogs for the biological, geological and chemical
processes of early Earth. Similar processes possibly occurred on
other planets, such as Mars.
Using a combination of underwater vehicles and scuba divers, the
research project blends science and technology to advance knowledge
of astrobiology and examine how humans could explore the moon and
Mars.
Pavilion Lake Research Project science team members, including a pair
of NASA astronauts, will be available for interviews at the event.
For more information about NASA's plans lunar surface analogs, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/home/analogs.html
The Pavilion Lake Research Project science team is providing mission
updates on Twitter at:
http://www.twitter.com/pavilionlake
For more information about this year's Pavilion Lake Research Project
and a list of participants and partner organizations, visit:
http://www.pavilionlake.com
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Ashley Edwards
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1756
Rachel Prucey
Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.
650-604-0643
Julie Simard
Canadian Space Agency
450-926-4370
MEDIA ADVISORY: M09-126
NASA SCIENTISTS DIVE DEEP TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LIFE ON THE MOON, MARS
MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. -- NASA and the Canadian Space Agency invite
journalists and the public on Tuesday, July 14, to observe the
international, multidisciplinary Pavilion Lake Research Project team
as it studies the origin of rare freshwater carbonate rock structures
that thrive in Pavilion Lake, British Columbia, Canada.
Reporters will have an opportunity to interview Pavilion Lake
Research
Project scientists from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on July 14 as they study
and explore the unique underwater formations and conduct research
about life in extreme environments. Journalists interested in
attending must register before July 13 at:
http://www.pavilionlake.com/participants/2009-media-access
A park permit is required for filming at Pavilion Lake. Reporters
should e-mail Rob Enns at to obtain a permit.
Scientists believe the carbonate rock structures, known as
microbialites, first were formed by microorganisms more than 2.5
billion years ago. Today, environments rich in microbialites are seen
as potential analogs for the biological, geological and chemical
processes of early Earth. Similar processes possibly occurred on
other planets, such as Mars.
Using a combination of underwater vehicles and scuba divers, the
research project blends science and technology to advance knowledge
of astrobiology and examine how humans could explore the moon and
Mars.
Pavilion Lake Research Project science team members, including a pair
of NASA astronauts, will be available for interviews at the event.
For more information about NASA's plans lunar surface analogs, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/home/analogs.html
The Pavilion Lake Research Project science team is providing mission
updates on Twitter at:
http://www.twitter.com/pavilionlake
For more information about this year's Pavilion Lake Research Project
and a list of participants and partner organizations, visit:
http://www.pavilionlake.com
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