NASA Photos of President Obama's Second Inauguration

Obama Inauguration 2013: Mars Exploration

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.

Obama's Inauguration, NASA & Chelsea Clinton

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

Obama's Inauguration, NASA & Ben Folds

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.

Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Meeting Astronauts

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)

Obama's Inauguration, NASA & Yolanda Adams

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.

Bolden Speaks at NASA Open House

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.

Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Kate Rubin

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.

Obama Inauguration 2013 & NASA's Lori Garver

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.

Obama's Inauguration & NASA: Lee Morin

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.

Obama Inauguration 2013: Mars Exploration

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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