NASA requires security clearance for all individuals requesting access to the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Palestine. This spreadsheet lists the required information necessary for an individual to be allowed onsite.  This information is time sensitive.   Please fill out the requested information for any and all individuals who may be traveling with your team.  If you are unsure if a person will be able to travel, include them on the list anyway.  Once the document is submitted, there will be no additions added to the list. Removing individuals from the list are easy to do, but additions are prohibited.   This document must be sent to laspace@lsu.edu before 5:00PM on the due date listed.  Note: Individuals born in US Designated Countries will not be approved for access to NASA facilities. 

Download Link (Excel Document): LSU LaACES Security Clearance Excel

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List of Designated Countries: Updated June, 2025