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Grades 9 - 12
What does a mechanic do? Machines and engines are all around us. They power everything from cars and boats to airplanes and even rockets. Mechanics are experts who know how machinery works, especially engines, and how to fix them. When you think of a mechanic, you might picture someone working on cars. But mechanics can […]
Posted August 19, 2026
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Grades 5 - 8
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This article is for students grades 5-8. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA’s newest astrophysics observatory. The telescope will scan large sections of space. Roman will help astronomers answer questions about dark energy, dark matter, exoplanets, and more.
Posted August 12, 2026
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For Kids and Students
Grades 9 - 12
A new school year brings fresh opportunities to get involved with NASA. Whether you’re curious about space or eager to build real STEM skills, NASA offers a world of experiences putting you close to the action. As we enter a new golden age of exploration, there’s no better time to jump in, try something bold, […]
Posted August 10, 2026
Learning Resources
Grades 9 - 12
What does an electrician do? Electricity powers the world, and electricians are the ones who get it where it needs to go. An electrician is an expert who is trained to make sure electrical systems and equipment are installed safely and working correctly.
Posted June 24, 2026
Aeronautics
Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate
For Colleges & Universities
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Research and Technology Mission Directorate
THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED ON JUNE 23, 2026 This Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) solicitations page compiles the opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or contribute to their research to enable new and improved air transportation systems.
Posted June 23, 2026
Learning Resources
Grades 9 - 12
Summer is “Go” for launch, and NASA has a universe of ways to help you to jump in, explore, and create! Whether you prefer to spend this season fueling your creativity, going outdoors into nature, or daydreaming about your future, NASA offers ways to take your interests to the next level.  Here are some opportunities […]
Posted June 1, 2026
Kennedy Space Center
Artemis
Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)
For Colleges & Universities
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Moon Base
Robotics
STEM Engagement at NASA
Editor’s Note: This article was updated at 2:45 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, to correct the recipient of the Systems Engineering Leaps and Bounds Award. Resilient. Efficient. Autonomous. These are qualities NASA demands of its hardware, especially as the agency accelerates plans for a permanent Moon Base.
Posted May 27, 2026
Learning Resources
In-flight Education Downlinks
International Space Station (ISS)
Students in New York will hear from NASA astronaut Jessica Meir as she answers their prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 11:05 p.m.
Posted May 27, 2026
STEM Engagement at NASA
Aeromechanics Research Facilities
Find Your Place
For Colleges & Universities
Kennedy Space Center
Learning Resources
Next Gen STEM
Partner with NASA STEM
NASA will hold its 2026 Lunabotics Challenge Tuesday, May 19, to Thursday, May 21, at the Astronauts Memorial Foundation’s Center for Space Education at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida.   Links to view the Lunabotics competition live can be found on the agency’s Lunabotics page. The competition is slated to run between 8 a.m.
Posted May 11, 2026
General
Humans in Space
In-flight Education Downlinks
International Space Station (ISS)
Learning Resources
Students in Florida will hear from NASA astronaut Chris Williams as he answers prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 11 a.m. EDT Friday, May 8, and will stream live on the agency’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel.
Posted May 5, 2026
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