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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from US Students Abroad

Students from U.S. military families based overseas will have the chance to hear NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station answer their prerecorded questions. On Wednesday, Dec.

Posted December 9, 2024

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Aeronautics

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Next Gen STEM

STEM Engagement at NASA

NASA Experts Share Inspiring Stories of Perseverance to Students

In celebration of National Aviation History Month, experts from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, spoke with middle school students during a recent event hosted by NASA’s California Office of STEM Engagement.

Posted December 3, 2024

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Internships

MUREP

Aaron Yazzie: Bridging Indigenous Heritage and Space Exploration

Aaron Yazzie’s dream of being part of humanity’s exploration of space took him on a journey from his childhood home on the Navajo Nation to working at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California.

Posted November 28, 2024

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For Colleges & Universities

Grades 9 - 12

Internships

Why NASA Is a Great Place to Launch Your Career

Recently recognized as the most prestigious internship program by Vault.com, NASA has empowered countless students and early-career professionals to launch careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Posted November 22, 2024

Space Technology Mission Directorate

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Get Involved

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Northwestern University Takes Top Honors in BIG Idea Lunar Inflatables Challenge

Following eight months of intense research, design, and prototyping, six university teams presented their “Inflatable Systems for Lunar Operations” concepts to a panel of judges at NASA’s 2024 Breakthrough, Innovative and Game-Changing (BIG) Idea Challenge forum. The challenge, funded by NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate and Office of ST

Posted November 19, 2024

Glenn Research Center

Aeronautics

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Electrified Aircraft Propulsion

Electrified Powertrain Flight Demo

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MUREP

NASA Engineer Carries Indigenous Roots into New Aviation Era

Growing up outside of Philadelphia, Abigail Reigner spent most of her childhood miles away from where her family called home, and where there was little trace of her Native American tribe and culture. Belonging to the Comanche Nation that resides in Lawton, Oklahoma, Reigner’s parents made every effort to keep her connected to her Indigenous […]

Posted November 19, 2024

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EPSCoR

For Colleges & Universities

Student-Built Capsules Endure Heat of Re-entry for NASA Science

In July 2024, five student-built capsules endured the scorching heat of re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere as part of the second Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE-2). Scientists are now analyzing the data from the KREPE-2 experiments, which could advance the development of heat shields that protect spacecraft when they return to Earth.

Posted November 7, 2024

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Grades 5 - 8

Grades 9 - 12

NASA Knows – How Can I Get Involved With NASA Research?

NASA provides a variety of pathways for those outside the agency to contribute to authentic and meaningful research.

Posted November 6, 2024

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Artemis I Moon Tree Stewards

Artemis I Moon Tree seedlings continue to find new homes with schools, museums, libraries, universities, and community organizations across the contiguous United States. An open call to NASA’s Artifacts Module in Fall, 2023 welcomed over 1000 organization submissions, which were reviewed and ranked by a joint USDA Forest Service and NASA panel.

Posted October 31, 2024

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