NASA Honors Legacy of Renowned Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking
NASA is honoring visionary physicist Stephen Hawking, who died at his home in Cambridge, England, early Wednesday morning.
Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot noted Hawking?s role as a ?passionate communicator who wanted to share the excitement of discovery with all,? adding that his ?impact cannot be overstated.?
?Stephen?s breakthroughs in the fields of physics and astronomy not only changed how we view the cosmos, but also has played, and will continue to play, a pivotal role in shaping NASA?s efforts to explore our solar system and beyond,? said Lightfoot.
This video is available for download from NASA’s Image and Video Library: https://images.nasa.gov/details-NHQ_2018_0314_NASA%20Honors%20Legacy%20of%20Renowned%20Astrophysicist%20Stephen%20Hawking.html
