Curiosty Replica in the Inaugural Parade, 2013

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.

Orion Capsule Passes the Presidential Reviewing Stand

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.

2013 Inauguration

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).

Curiosity Replica In Obama's Inaugural Parade

A full-sized replica of the Mars Curiosity Rover appeared in the inaugural parade for President Obama in Washington, CD, Jan. 21, 2013.

Orion Capsule Mockup Inaugural Parade

A full-sized mockup of NASA's planned Orion Crew Module appeared in the parade for President Obama's second inauguration, Jan. 21, 2013.

Curiosity Parade Float Inauguration

A full-sized replica of the Mars Curiosity Rover rides on a float in the inaugural parade for President Obama in Washington, CD, Jan. 21, 2013.

Orion Capsule Mockup and Astronauts in Inaugural Parade

NASA astronauts accompany a mockup of the planned Orion Crew Capsule in the parade for President Obama's second inauguration, Jan. 21, 2013.

Obama Inauguration 2013: Mars Rover Curiosity

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.

Obama Inauguration 2013: Mars Rover Curiosity

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.

Obama Inauguration 2013: Mars Rover Curiosity Float

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

Obama's Inauguration, NASA & Eva Longoria

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.

Obama Inauguration 2013: Mars Exploration

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.

Obama's Inauguration, NASA & Chelsea Clinton

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

Obama's Inauguration, NASA & Ben Folds

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.

Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Meeting Astronauts

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)

Obama's Inauguration, NASA & Yolanda Adams

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.

Bolden Speaks at NASA Open House

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.

Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Kate Rubin

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.

Obama Inauguration 2013 & NASA's Lori Garver

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.

Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Lee Morin

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.

Obama Inauguration 2013: Mars Exploration

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.

Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Serena Aunon

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.

Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Kjell Lindgren

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.

Obama's Inauguration & NASA's Social Followers

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

Obama's Inauguration 2013 & NASA

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.

NASA Open House Panel Discussion

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.

Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Meeting Astronauts

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.

Aidan Asks a Question at the NASA Open House

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.

Peck and Shin at NASA Open House

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.

NASA Open House

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.

Tablet User Records NASA Open House

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.

Inaugural Float

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.

Orion Space Capsule Replica Ready for Parade

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.

Orion Space Capsule Replica On Way for Parade

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.

Orion Space Capsule Replica

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.

NASA Children's Science Event

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.

Astronaut Leland Melvin Talks to Young Girl at NASA Science Event

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.

Students Watch Mars Rover Curiosity

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.

Students Amazed by Space Food

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.

Students Listen to Astronaut Leland Melvin

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.

NASA Children's Science Event- STEM

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.

National Day of Service

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.

President Barack Obama Salutes at the 2013 Inaguration

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.

NASA Star Party

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.

NASA Star Party

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.

Students at NASA Star Party

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.

Musician Ryan Carol at NASA Star Party

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.

Mohawk Man at NASA Star Party

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.

Astronauts with Students

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.

Guests at NASA Star Party

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.

Photos With Astronauts at NASA Star Party

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.

Boy and Robonaut

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.

NASA Star Party at the Planetarium

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.

Meteorites on Display

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.

Mason Peck, NASA's Chief Technologist Speaks at Star Party

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.

NASA at 2013 Inaugural Parade

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.

Orion Space Capsule at 2012 Inaugural Parade

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.

Orion Space Capsule Down Pennsylvania Avenue

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.

Replica of Curiosity Rover at 2013 Inaugural Parade

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.

Orion Space Capsule Down Pennsylvania Ave

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.

2013 Inaugural Parade and Orion Space Capsule

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.

President Barack Obama at 2013 Inaugural Parade

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.

Vice President Biden at 2013 Inaugural Parade

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.

Obama at 2013 Inaugural Parade

President Barack Obama waves as he walks along Pennsylvania Avenue during the inaugural parade, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.

NASA Photos of President Obama's Second Inauguration

Date: 19 January 2013 Time: 04:13 PM ET
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