In an effort to engage with the Artemis Generation, NASA showcased its spacefaring prowess at the 2025 FAN EXPO in New Orleans from January 10-12. Comic enthusiasts and pop culture aficionados had the chance to learn about the pivotal role played by Stennis Space Center, nestled near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, in furthering space exploration dreams, as reported by NASA.

Stennis Space Center isn't just any space facility; it's the heart of America's rocket propulsion testing, operating as NASA’s largest test site, according to the same source, the center supports not only NASA’s endeavors but also serves a diverse array of roughly 50 entities, including federal bodies, state organizations, academic institutions, commercial enterprises, and technology-based companies, all of which contribute to the space sector.

The commitment to inspiring the next generation was clear as NASA used the popular cultural event to showcase the technical might and ambitions of the Stennis Space Center. The center is acclaimed for its extensive participation in testing the engines and stages that will propel the upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon, and beyond.

The FAN EXPO attendees were treated to insights into how Stennis does more than just send rockets skyward—it's a hub where innovation meets application, providing unique resources and expertise that support a wide gamut of federal, state, academic commercial, as well as technologically oriented companies and organizations, as they each pursue their specific space-focused missions and objectives, NASA's outreach booth served as a gateway for knowledge sharing and imagination stoking among participants.