Office of Public Affairs

Office of Public Affairs

The NASA Office of Public Affairs is tasked with media and public relations. Its mission is to "provide for the widest practicable and appropriate dissemination of information to the media and general public concerning NASA activities and results" The function was created in the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958. Services include: advising the NASA Administrator on issues concerning communications as well as public and media relations, policy guidance, advice, and consultation to Headquarters as well as Field Installations on public affairs issues, coordination of resources to news media and the public, maintaining communication channels to the news media and the general public.[1]

The most recognizable face and function of the office is NASA TV and the website. The Public Affairs Officer at the Kennedy Space Center is also familiar to many as they serve as the voice of NASA during launches providing commentary during countdowns.

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