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Larry Wiss' interest in Space exploration was stirred in
childhood hearing radio signals from Sputnik. Watching Neal Armstrong
step onto the Moon was also very impactful. Recent work
researching/creating demos for the ISS education program Star Station
One provided opportunities to learn about Space science and human
exploration firsthand. He's toured the Space Shuttle and Space Station
preparation/launch facilities at Kennedy and Johnson Space Centers and
JPL; and participated in hands-on workshops at Astronaut training
facilities. Larry feels that, "My work with NASA has heightened my
interest in Space exploration, being a SS Ambassador provides an ideal
platform for sharing my enthusiasm and will hopefully inspire others to
continue reaching towards the stars."
Larry is employed as a Communications Officer at the University of
Hawaii. He's a member of the Hawaiian Astronomical Society and
volunteers with robotics education programs. He enjoys experiencing
moments of micro-gravity through his hobby of skydiving.
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