MIC Sample Requests
All of the space-flown surfaces obtained by NASA for curation are available for allocation to qualified investigators. Each of these samples remains the property of NASA. Scientists desiring to perform detailed research on all but the samples specifically named below should apply in writing to:
- Michael Zolensky
- Microparticle Impact Sample Curator
- Mail Code XI2
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
- 2101 NASA Parkway
- Houston, Texas 77058-3696
- U.S.A.
- 281-483-5128
- E-mail: michael.e.zolensky@nasa.gov
Sample requests should refer to specific sample identification numbers and should describe the research being proposed as well as the qualifications and facilities of the investigator making the request. Approval of a sample request does not imply or include funding for the proposed research. Foreign scientists are welcome to request samples.
Scientists desiring to perform detailed research on the Stardust sample return capsule parts which we have retained at JSC should apply in writing to:
- Michael Zolensky
- Stardust Sample Curator
- Mail Code XI2
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
- 2101 NASA Parkway
- Houston, Texas 77058-3696
- U.S.A.
- 281-483-5128
- E-mail: michael.e.zolensky@nasa.gov
Scientists desiring to perform detailed research on the Surveyor III parts which we have retained at JSC should apply in writing to:
- Ryan Zeigler
- Apollo Sample Curator
- Mail Code XI2
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
- 2101 NASA Parkway
- Houston, Texas 77058-3696
- U.S.A.
- 281-244-6923
- E-mail: ryan.a.zeigler@nasa.gov
Scientists desiring to perform detailed research on the Genesis sample return capsule parts which we have retained at JSC should apply in writing to:
- Judith Allton
- Genesis Solar Wind Sample Curator
- Mail Code XI2
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
- 2101 NASA Parkway
- Houston, Texas 77058-3696
- U.S.A.
- 281-483-5766
- E-mail: judith.h.allton@nasa.gov