An education specialist at Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee is becoming a NASA Solar System Ambassador.
NASA’s SSA program works with volunteers across the U.S. to share discoveries in science through community events.
According to a release from the park, Russell Orr has had a lifelong love for science and astronomy.
With this certification- Orr will be tasked with sharing information about NASA and space exploration four times a year in the local community.
Orr currently teaches classes and coordinates field trips at Discovery Park.
Orr said his favorite part of his job is interacting with the guests and specifically trying to get young people excited about science, space, and space travel.