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NASA Leaves Iconic Columbia Building After 60 Years

5/17/2025

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NASA scientists at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies are set to leave their historic home in Armstrong Hall by the end of May. This iconic Columbia University building, linked to “Seinfeld” and Suzanne Vega's music, has been a cornerstone of climate research for nearly sixty years, shaping our understanding of Earth's climate and beyond.

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NASA scientists at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies are set to leave their historic home in Armstrong Hall by the end of May. This iconic Columbia University building, linked to “Seinfeld” and Suzanne Vega's music, has been a cornerstone of climate research for nearly sixty years, shaping our understanding of Earth's climate and beyond.