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Logistics

In-Person Location
NASA Ames Conference Center
500 Severyns Avenue
Moffett Field, CA 94035
Virtual
Virtual participants will be able to join both plenary and breakout sessions via Webex. The connection link will be available from your 'My Account' and will be emailed each morning as well.
Lodging
Room Block
A small block of rooms has been reserved at Hotel Aria Mountain View at the rate of $189 per night, below the government per diem rate of $192.

Hotel Aria Mountain View
1012 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
3.5 mile drive to venue
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$189 per night

Block Start Date: Monday, Sept 8, 2025
Block End Date: Friday, Sept 12, 2025
Last Day to Book: Fri, Aug 8, 2025

To Make a Reservation: Call the hotel directly at (650) 961-6720 and mention the "NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Science Team Meeting" room block.
Other Lodging Options Within or Close to Per Diem
Navy Lodge Moffett Field
593 Vernon Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043
Call DOD Reservations at 800-628-9466
0.7 mile walk to venue
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Hotel Zico
200 E El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
3.5 mile drive to venue
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Extended Stay America - San Jose - Mountain View
190 E El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
3.6 mile drive to venue
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Hotel Vue
64 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
3.8 mile drive to venue
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Parking
Parking is free at Ames. There is a large parking lot next to the conference center.
Conference Center Access
All Attendees

All attendees, including foreign nationals, will need to show a REAL ID compliant identification or approved alternative in order to enter the center.
Those who present a state-issued identification that is not REAL ID compliant and who do not have another acceptable alternative ID can expect to face delays, additional screening, and the possibility of not being permitted onto the Center or issued a NASA visitor pass.

Below are examples of accepted forms of identification:

  • REAL ID compliant identification (for example, a REAL ID driver's license or state issued REAL ID)
  • U.S. passport
  • U.S. passport card
  • Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
  • U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents
  • Foreign government-issued passport
  • NO NASA Banned Countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria)
  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
  • NASA PIV Badge
  • NASA Agency Smart Badge
  • NASA Ames Local Badge
  • NASA Visitor Pass
  • HSPD-12 PIV Card
  • Foreign Nationals

    If you are a foreign national, there is a process for getting access to the Center that takes at least one month.
    If there is any chance that you will be attending the meeting in person, or virtually, please send the following information to Support by July 25.

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email address
  • Organization affiliation
  • Air Transportation
    San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    1701 Airport Blvd Ste B-1130
    San Jose, CA 95110
    Phone: (408) 392-3600
    Distance to venue: 10 miles
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    San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco, CA 94128
    Phone: (650) 821-8211
    Distance to venue: 26 miles
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    *Depending on where you are traveling from, it may be easier to book a non-stop flight to SFO.
    Lunch
    The Conference Center has an onsite restaurant called the SpaceBar. They recommend that you order early and note you are attending the conference in your order notes. To see the lunch menu, adjust the pickup time to after 12pm on the day you want to order.
    Printing Services
    Office Depot*36" x 48" Max size*
    910 El Monte Ave
    Mountain View, CA 94040
    (4.8 miles from venue)
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    FedEx Office Print & Ship Center*For 48" x 48" size - poster file needs to be emailed*
    1935 W El Camino Real
    Mountain View, CA 94040
    (4.9 miles from venue)
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