NASA Procedures and Guidelines
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NPR 1385.1 Eff. Date: January 07, 2000 Cancellation Date:	Public Appearances of NASA Astronauts w/Change 3 (Revalidated 01/20/11)
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PREFACE

P.1 PURPOSE

This NPR establishes procedures, requirements, and criteria for the acceptance of public speaking engagements by NASA Astronauts.

P.2 APPLICABILITY

This NPR applies to NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities and technical and service support centers.

P.3 AUTHORITY

51 U.S.C. 20112 (a)(3) (1), Sections 203 (a) (3) and 203 (c) (1) of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended.

P.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENT

NPD 1385.2F, Public Appearances of NASA Astronauts.

P.5 MEASUREMENT/VERIFICATION

a. The Astronaut Appearance Manager will obtain feedback and measure the performance of the NASA astronaut appearance program and provide semiannual statistics to the NASA Headquarters, Public Outeach Division. The statistics should incorporate feedback from the Astronaut Office (JSC).

b. Periodic assessments will be conducted at NASA Headquarters to determine if other data collection methods are required. If so, the new requirements will be discussed and mutually agreed upon by both the NASA Headquarters, Public Outreach Division, and the Astronaut Office (JSC) prior to implementation.

P.6 CANCELLATION

None.

Revalidated

January 20, 2011, Original signed by;

/S/ Peggy C. Wilhide

Associate Administrator for Public Affairs

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