NASA’s newsroom at the Mary W. Jackson Headquarters in Washington, D.C., serves as the central hub for press inquiries. Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday, the newsroom is accessible via email at hq-media@mail.nasa.gov or by phone at 202-358-1600. Below is an overview of key media contacts, categorized by focus areas:
Key Media Contacts
- Space Operations: Julian Coltre, Josh Finch, Claire O’Shea, and Jimi Russell handle inquiries related to space missions.
Contact: 202-358-1100. - Science Missions: Karen Fox (Science Directorate), Alana Johnson and Erin Morton (Planetary Science), Aries Keck (Earth Science), and Liz Vlock (Earth & Climate) cover various scientific disciplines.
- Diversity & STEM: Gerelle Dodson focuses on diversity, while Abbey Donaldson leads STEM engagement efforts.
- Astrophysics: Alise Fisher and Liz Landau are the go-to contacts.
- Leadership Interviews: For interviews with NASA’s leadership, contact Meira Bernstein, Amber Jacobson, or Kathryn Hambleton.
Photography & Public Inquiries
For media photography, reach the NASA Headquarters Photography Office at 202-358-1900. Public inquiries and educator-focused questions are addressed by NASA’s Public and STEM Engagement offices.
Regional Newsrooms
Each NASA center has its own newsroom. Notable examples include:
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory: 818-354-5011
- Kennedy Space Center: 321-867-2468
- Johnson Space Center: 281-483-5111
For further assistance, consult specific contacts listed below.
NASA Media Contact Table
| Category | Contact Name | Area of Focus | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Operations | Julian Coltre, Josh Finch | Space Operations Mission Directorate | 202-358-1100 |
| Science Missions | Karen Fox, Alana Johnson | Science Mission Directorate, Planetary Science | 202-358-1100 |
| Astrophysics | Alise Fisher, Liz Landau | Astrophysics | 202-617-4977 / 202-923-0167 |
| Diversity & STEM | Gerelle Dodson, Abbey Donaldson | Diversity & Equal Opportunity, STEM Engagement | 202-384-4861 / 202-913-2184 |
| Photography | NASA Photography Office | Media Photography | 202-358-1900 |
| Leadership Interviews | Meira Bernstein, Amber Jacobson | NASA Leadership | 202-615-1747 / 240-298-1832 |
| Public Inquiries | NASA Public Inquiries | General Inquiries | – |
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory | JPL Newsroom | Regional News | 818-354-5011 |
| Johnson Space Center | JSC Newsroom | Regional News | 281-483-5111 |
| Kennedy Space Center | KSC Newsroom | Regional News | 321-867-2468 |