Students from Dade City, Florida, are set to engage in an exciting opportunity to interact with NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers. She will be answering prerecorded questions related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from aboard the International Space Station. This fascinating 20-minute communication, bridging space and Earth, will take place at 1 p.m. EDT on Friday, April 11. It will be available for viewing on NASA+ and offers insights on accessing NASA content across various platforms, including social media.
The event is hosted by Academy at the Farm, a charter school in Dade City, and invites students and their families to participate. The school aims to use this occasion to forge a connection between students and the captivating realm of space exploration, highlighting the important work being conducted aboard the space station.
Media representatives who wish to cover the event should confirm their attendance by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9. RSVPs can be sent to Ashley Cantwell at [email protected] or by calling 813-957-8878.
For over 24 years, astronauts have resided and operated continuously on the space station, where they test technologies, conduct scientific research, and develop essential skills for deeper space exploration. The astronauts on this orbiting laboratory maintain constant communication with NASA’s Mission Control Center in Houston via SCaN’s (Space Communications and Navigation) Near Space Network.
Research and technological investigations conducted on the space station not only benefit life on Earth but also pave the way for future agency missions. As part of NASA’s Artemis campaign, the agency plans to send astronauts to the Moon, preparing for future human exploration of Mars. This effort aims to inspire the Artemis Generation of explorers and ensure that the United States retains its leadership in space exploration and discovery.
For more educational resources, including videos and lesson plans highlighting space station research, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/stemonstation
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Contact Information:
- Gerelle Dodson, Headquarters, Washington: 202-358-1600, [email protected]
- Sandra Jones, Johnson Space Center, Houston: 281-483-5111, [email protected]
