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Curiosty Replica in the Inaugural Parade, 2013
Credit: Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
A replica of NASA's Curiosity Rover and members of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) science team pass the Presidential viewing stand and President Barack Obama during the inaugural parade honoring Obama, Monday Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Obama was sworn-in as the nation's 44th President earlier in the day.
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Orion Capsule Passes the Presidential Reviewing Stand
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
The Orion space capsule along with NASA astronauts Lee Morin, Alvin Drew, Kjell Lindgren, Serena Aunon, Kate Rubins, and Mike Massimino pass the presidential viewing stand and President Barack Obama during the inaugural parade honoring Obama, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.
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2013 Inauguration
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
A replica of NASA's Curiosity Rover rolls down Pennsylvania Avenue during the inaugural parade honoring President Barack Obama, Monday Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Obama was sworn-in as the nation's 44th President earlier in the day. NASA's "Mohawk Man," Bobak Ferdowsi, can be seen among the marchers at lower left (with unusual haircut).
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Curiosity Replica In Obama's Inaugural Parade
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Orion Capsule Mockup Inaugural Parade
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Curiosity Parade Float Inauguration
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Orion Capsule Mockup and Astronauts in Inaugural Parade
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Obama Inauguration 2013: Mars Rover Curiosity
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
Steve LaDrew, with Capitol Exhibit Services, adjusts the Mastcam on a replica of the Mars Curiosity Rover during assembly of the NASA float that will participate in Monday's inaugural parade honoring President Barack Obama, Saturday morning, Jan. 19, 2013, at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) in Washington.
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Obama Inauguration 2013: Mars Rover Curiosity
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
Jim Green, Director of the Science Mission Directorate Planetary Systems Division at NASA Headquarters, stands in front of a replica of the Mars Curiosity Rover during assembly of the NASA float that will participate in Monday's inaugural parade honoring President Barack Obama, Saturday morning, Jan. 19, 2013, at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) in Washington.
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Obama Inauguration 2013: Mars Rover Curiosity Float
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
Jim Green, Director of the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Planetary Systems Division at NASA Headquarters, right, directs Steve LaDrew, of Capitol Exhibit Services, on the placement of the Robotic Arm during assembly of a replica of the Mars Curiosity Rover atop the NASA float that will participate in Monday's inaugural parade honoring President Barack Obama, Saturday morning, Jan. 19, 2013, at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) in Washington
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Obama's Inauguration, NASA & Eva Longoria
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
Actress Eva Longoria, Co-Chair of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, speaks at the National Day of Service on the National Mall, Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Washington. NASA along with other federal agencies set up along the Mall as part of events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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Obama Inauguration 2013: Mars Exploration
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
Michael Meyer, lead program scientist for the Mars Exploration Program, second from left, speaks during a panel discussion on "NASA's Mission to the Red Planet" during the NASA Open House, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The panel moderated by Shannon Valley, of the Office of Legislative Affairs, left, had John Grunsfeld, Associate Administrator for Science, right, Jim Green, of the Science Mission Directorate, second right, and Ashwin R. Vasavada, the Mars Science Laboratory Deputy Project Scientist also in attendance. NASA Social followers and the general public were welcomed to NASA Headquarters Friday as part of events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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Obama's Inauguration, NASA & Chelsea Clinton
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton kicks off the National Day of Service on the National Mall, Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Washington. She urged Americans to get involved in service projects in their communities. Clinton will serve as honorary chair of the 2013 National Day of Service
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Obama's Inauguration, NASA & Ben Folds
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
Musician Ben Folds performs at the the National Day of Service on the National Mall, Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Washington. NASA along with other federal agencies set up along the Mall as part of events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Meeting Astronauts
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins signs autographs at the NASA booth set up on the National Mall as part of the National Day of Service, on Jan. 19, 2013, in Washington. NASA along with other federal agencies set up along the Mall as part of events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Photo Credit: (NASA/Carla Cioffi)
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Obama's Inauguration, NASA & Yolanda Adams
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
American gospel singer Yolanda Adams, known as the first lady of modern gospel, sings at the the National Day of Service on the National Mall, Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Washington. NASA along with other federal agencies set up along the Mall as part of events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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Bolden Speaks at NASA Open House
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks at the NASA open house event, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA opened its doors to the public Friday as part of the festivities surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Visitors to the open house were able to participate in question and answer sessions with NASA officials covering a wide range of topics and take part in hands-on demonstrations.
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Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Kate Rubin
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins smiles for the camera while signing autographs at the NASA booth set up on the National Mall as part of the National Day of Service, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Washington. NASA along with other federal agencies set up along the Mall as part of events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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Obama Inauguration 2013 & NASA's Lori Garver
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver speaks at the afternoon session of a NASA Social during activities surrounding the NASA Open House, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Social followers and the general public were welcomed to NASA Headquarters Friday as part of events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Lee Morin
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
NASA Astronaut Lee Morin, a veteran of space shuttle mission STS-110, signs autographs at the NASA booth set up on the National Mall as part of the National Day of Service, Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Washington. NASA along with other federal agencies set up along the Mall as part of events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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Obama Inauguration 2013: Mars Exploration
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
Michael Meyer, lead program scientist for the Mars Exploration Program, speaks during the NASA Open House, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Social followers and the general public were welcomed to NASA Headquarters Friday as part of events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Serena Aunon
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
As part of the National Day of Service people visit the NASA booth set up on the National Mall, Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Washington. Astronaut Serena Auñon, left, is seen talking to a member of the public.
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Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Kjell Lindgren
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
As part of the National Day of Service people visit the NASA booth set up on the National Mall, Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Washington. Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, right, is seen talking to a member of the public.
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Obama's Inauguration & NASA's Social Followers
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
NASA Social followers are seen with astronauts Alvin Drew, left, and Lee Morin during the NASA Open House, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Social followers and the general public were welcomed to NASA Headquarters Friday as part of events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama
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Obama's Inauguration 2013 & NASA
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
A NASA Social follower makes an image to tweet with his mobile device during the NASA Open House, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Social followers and the general public were welcomed to NASA Headquarters Friday as part of events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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NASA Open House Panel Discussion
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
NASA Associate Administrator for Human Exploration William Gerstenmaier, second from left, along with space technologist Mike Gazarik, right, participate in a panel discussion moderated by Mamta Nagaraja, left, on "NASA Plans for Human Spaceflight" during the NASA Open House at NASA Headquarters, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Washington. The open house is part of NASA's activities surrounding the second inauguration of President Obama, Jan. 21, 2013.
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Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Meeting Astronauts
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
As part of the National Day of Service people visit the NASA booth set up on the National Mall, Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Washington. Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, left, is seen talking to a member of the public. NASA along with other federal agencies set up along the Mall as part of events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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Aidan Asks a Question at the NASA Open House
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
Aidan Gibson, 8, from Carrolton, Va. asks a question on Human Spaceflight during the NASA Open House at NASA Headquarters, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Washington. The open house is part of NASA's activities surrounding the second inauguration of President Obama, Jan. 21, 2013.
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Peck and Shin at NASA Open House
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
NASA Chief Technologist Mason Peck, left, and Jaiwon Shin, Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate speak at a panel discussion on the "Importance of Technology and Innovation for our Economic Future" during the NASA Open House at NASA Headquarters, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Washington. NASA Chief Technologist Mason Peck, left, and Jaiwon Shin, Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate speak at a panel discussion on the "Importance of Technology and Innovation for our Economic Future" during the NASA Open House at NASA Headquarters, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Washington. The open house is part of NASA's activities surrounding the second inauguration of President Obama, Jan. 21, 2013.
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NASA Open House
Credit: Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)
Bill Bluethemann, left, Roger Ronekamp, center, and Jonathan Rogers, all engineers at NASA Johnson Space Center perform a demonstration of NASA's exoskeleton technology during the NASA Open House at NASA Headquarters, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Washington. The open house is part of the celebration surrounding President Obama's second inauguration on Jan. 21, 2013.
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Tablet User Records NASA Open House
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
A NASA Social participant holds up a tablet to video tape a presentation of NASA's exoskeleton technology during the NASA Open House at NASA Headquarters, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Washington. The open house is part of NASA's activies surrounding the second inauguration of President Obama, Jan. 21, 2013.
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Inaugural Float
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
A replica of the Curiosity rover is transported on its way to Monday's inaugural parade float staging area, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Washington.
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Orion Space Capsule Replica Ready for Parade
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
A replica of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (Orion MPCV) is transported its way to Monday's inaugural parade float staging area, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Washington.
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Orion Space Capsule Replica On Way for Parade
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
Replicas of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (Orion MPCV), front, and the Mars Curiosity Rover are transported under police escort along Interstate 295 on their way to Monday's inaugural parade float staging area, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Washington.
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Orion Space Capsule Replica
Credit: NASA/Paul E. Alers
A replica of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (Orion MPCV) is seen as it rolls past NASA Headquarters, background, on its way to Monday's inaugural parade float staging area, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Washington.
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NASA Children's Science Event
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
School children are given a hands-on experience with a mock spacesuit during a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education event held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Arlington, VA on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.
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Astronaut Leland Melvin Talks to Young Girl at NASA Science Event
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
NASA Astronaut and Associate Administrator for Education, Leland Melvin, talks to school children during an Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education event held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Arlington, VA on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.
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Students Watch Mars Rover Curiosity
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
School children watch a TV program showing how the Mars rover Curiosity landed on Mars during an Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education event held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Arlington, VA on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.
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Students Amazed by Space Food
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
School children react to food shrinking in a vacuum chamber during an Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education event held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Arlington, VA on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.
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Students Listen to Astronaut Leland Melvin
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
NASA Astronaut and Associate Administrator for Education, Leland Melvin, talks to school children during an Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education event held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Arlington, VA on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.
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NASA Children's Science Event- STEM
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
NASA Astronaut and Associate Administrator for Education, Leland Melvin, talks to school children during an Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education event held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Arlington, VA on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.
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National Day of Service
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
Astronauts Mike Massimino, left, and Alvin Drew pose for the camera at the NASA booth set up on the National Mall as part of the National Day of Service, Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Washington. NASA along with other federal agencies set up along the Mall as part of events surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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President Barack Obama Salutes at the 2013 Inaguration
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
President Barack Obama salutes as he and U.S. Senator Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer (D-NY) depart the White House for Capitol Hill and the swearing-in of Obama as the nation's 44th President, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington, DC.
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NASA Star Party
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
NASA Mars Curiosity Landing mission controller, Bobak Ferdowsi, "The Mohawk Guy" poses for photographs and talks with guest during a NASA Star Party held at the Washington-Lee High School on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Arlington, VA.
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NASA Star Party
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins talks with a NASA Johnson Space Center engineer about a robotic glove during NASA' Star Party held at the Washington-Lee High School on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Arlington, VA.
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Students at NASA Star Party
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
Guest of the NASA Star Party view various celestial bodies outside the David M. Brown Planetarium at the Washington-Lee High School on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Arlington, VA.
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Musician Ryan Carol at NASA Star Party
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
Musician Ryan Carol plays his guitar to invited guest during NASA's Star Party, outside the David M. Brown Planetarium at the Washington-Lee High School on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Arlington, VA.
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Mohawk Man at NASA Star Party
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
NASA Mars Curiosity Landing mission controller, Bobak Ferdowsi, "The Mohawk Guy" poses for photographs and talks with guest during a NASA Star Party held at the Washington-Lee High School on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Arlington, VA.
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Astronauts with Students
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
NASA Astronauts, from left, Kate Rubin, Alvin Drew, and Mike Massimino, talk to invited guest during NASA's Star Party, in the David M. Brown Planetarium at the Washington-Lee High School on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Arlington, VA.
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Guests at NASA Star Party
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
Guest of the NASA Star Party view various celestial bodies outside the David M. Brown Planetarium at the Washington-Lee High School on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Arlington, VA.
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Photos With Astronauts at NASA Star Party
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
NASA Astronaut Alvin Drew smiles as she takes their picture together at NASA' Star Party held at the Washington-Lee High School on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Arlington, VA.
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Boy and Robonaut
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
A boy smiles as he is given a poster of NASA's Robonaut during NASA's Star Party held at the Washington-Lee High School on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Arlington, VA.
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NASA Star Party at the Planetarium
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
Guest watch a presentation in the David M. Brown Planetarium during NASA's Star Party held at the Washington-Lee High School on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Arlington, VA.
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Meteorites on Display
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
Dr. Steve Williams, education and project outreach lead for NASA's Planetary Science Division, shows attendees of NASA's Star Party, rocks and meteorites at the Washington-Lee High School on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Arlington, VA.
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Mason Peck, NASA's Chief Technologist Speaks at Star Party
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
Mason Peck, NASA's Chief Technologist, talks to invited guest during NASA's Star Party, at the Washington-Lee High School on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Arlington, VA.
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NASA at 2013 Inaugural Parade
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
NASA employees, led by flag-bearer Marquell D. Proctor from Bishop Macnamara High School, march along Pennsylvania Avenue during the inaugural parade honoring President Barack Obama, Monday, Jan. 21. 2013, in Washington.
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Orion Space Capsule at 2012 Inaugural Parade
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
The Orion space capsule is seen as it rolls down Pennsylvania Avenue during the inaugural parade honoring President Barack Obaama, Monday Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.
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Orion Space Capsule Down Pennsylvania Avenue
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
The Orion space capsule is seen as it rolls down Pennsylvania Avenue during the inaugural parade honoring President Barack Obaama, Monday Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.
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Replica of Curiosity Rover at 2013 Inaugural Parade
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
A replica of NASA's Curiosity Rover and members of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) science team pass the Presidential viewing stand and President Barack Obama during the inaugural parade honoring Obama, Monday Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.
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Orion Space Capsule Down Pennsylvania Ave
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
The Orion space capsule is seen as it rolls down Pennsylvania Avenue during the inaugural parade honoring President Barack Obama, Monday Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.
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2013 Inaugural Parade and Orion Space Capsule
Credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi
The Orion space capsule is seen as it rolls down Pennsylvania Avenue during the inaugural parade honoring President Barack Obama, Monday Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.
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President Barack Obama at 2013 Inaugural Parade
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama while seated in the presidential reviewing stand during the inaugural parade, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.
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Vice President Biden at 2013 Inaugural Parade
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill wave as they arrive in the reviewing stand for the inaugural parade, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.
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Obama at 2013 Inaugural Parade
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
President Barack Obama waves as he walks along Pennsylvania Avenue during the inaugural parade, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.
