#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

I'm not one for selfies, but I couldn't resist. Here I am, badged and on the bus for the NASA Social.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

We got a surprise send-off from astronaut Clay Anderson. His wife, Susan, was our group's tour guide for the day.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

On our way to Building 30 to see the Christopher C. Kraft, Jr. Mission Control Centers.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

"The men and women who work here have been vital to the success of every manned space flight since Gemini 4 in 1965."

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

The view from the ISS Flight Control Viewing Room.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

Another view of the ISS Flight Control Viewing Room.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

The technology in the Apollo-era Mission Operations Control Room is an homage to analog tech.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

This control room is now a designated National Historic Landmark.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

Emily J. Nelson is the 10th female and is number 70 of NASA's 85 flight directors.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

I had a chance to sit in the Flight Director seat in the Apollo-era Mission Operations Control Room.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

Many mission operations proclamations lines the walls in the Apollo-era Mission Operations Control Room.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

A wide shot of the Apollo-era Mission Operations Control Room, which is now a National Historic Landmark.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

I kept marveling at the analog technology that sent our astronauts into space.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

The red phone was a direct connection to the President from the the Apollo-era Mission Operations Control Center.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

Just chatting with the President from the red phone inside the Apollo-era Mission Operations Control Center.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

Photos from past missions line the walls in Building 30.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

The architecture of the building that houses Mission Control is both beautiful and useful. This unique design serves as protection from hurricanes so that you can look out the window and still be protected from debris.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

The lobby of Building 2 outside the Teague Auditorium has many space artifacts on display.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

The lobby of Building 2 outside the Teague Auditorium includes a mockup of Endeavour.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

Photos of JSC Directors line a wall in the lobby of Building 2 outside the Teague Auditorium.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

This flag was flown on Apollo 11 and now hangs in the lobby of Building 2 outside the Teague Auditorium.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

Here are the mission patches for the upcoming Expedition 43/ISS 1 Year crew.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

The media and NASA Social audience at the ISS Program and Science Overview Briefing.

#ISS1Year NASA Social at JSC

ISS Program and Science Overview Briefing.