NASA Updates Guest List for Rocket Tours and Events
Published Date: 9/4/2026
Notice
Summary
NASA is updating its Visitor Management System to make visiting easier and safer for guests coming to events, tours, and meetings. If you’re visiting NASA for less than 30 days, your info like name, ID, and visit details will be collected to speed up access and keep things secure. Comments on these changes are open until October 5, 2026, with no new fees involved.
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Visitor Identity and Biometric Collection
If you attend a NASA event or visit federal NASA property (including visitors with an affiliation less than 30 days), NASA will collect identity information such as name, address, citizenship, purpose of visit, location to be visited, escort/sponsor contact, and biometric data. NASA estimates the system will handle about 400,000 responses annually, with an estimated time of 8 minutes per response and a total annual burden of 53,333 hours.
Vendor Equipment and Property Pass Info
If you are a vendor or bring equipment/booths to NASA events, NASA will collect information to issue property passes and coordinate equipment delivery, and will collect associated needs such as electrical power and internet access. This collection supports event set-up and access control for vendors and exhibitors.
Driver License and Vehicle Data for Parking
When parking on federally owned or leased NASA space is provided, NASA will collect driver's license information and vehicle make/model/tag details. This data is collected specifically to manage parking and access on NASA property.
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