Students from the Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School in Somerset, New Jersey, will get a special chance to connect with NASA astronaut Nick Hague. He will answer their prerecorded questions about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) while aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
This exciting 20-minute space-to-Earth call will be streamed live at 11:10 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 11. You can watch it on NASA+, NASA’s official streaming platform. The event also shows how people can watch NASA content on different platforms, including social media.
How Media Can Cover the Event
If media representatives want to cover this unique event, they need to RSVP by 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 6. To do this, they can contact Jeanette Allison by email at [email protected] or call 732-412-7643.
Why the International Space Station Is Important
For over 24 years, astronauts have lived and worked nonstop on the space station. They conduct science experiments, test new technologies, and learn skills to help humans explore farther into space. The astronauts communicate all day and night with NASA’s Mission Control Center in Houston using a special system called the Near Space Network.
The research and technology tests done on the ISS help improve life on Earth and prepare NASA for future missions. As part of NASA’s Artemis program, the agency plans to send astronauts to the Moon to get ready for future journeys to Mars. This inspires young explorers like the students watching and helps keep the United States a leader in space discovery.
This live call with astronaut Nick Hague offers an exciting way for students to learn directly from space. It highlights how science and technology bring space exploration closer to everyone on Earth and inspires the next generation of explorers.
