NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway will answer prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions from students in Missouri during a live-streamed event on April 30. The interaction will take place from the International Space Station (ISS) and begin at 10:50 a.m. EDT on NASA’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel.
The event is hosted by the University of Missouri’s Pre-Employment Transition Services in Columbia, targeting students in grades K-12 as well as community members. It aims to enhance understanding of space exploration and motivate students to explore careers in STEM fields.
Details of the Event
Students submitted STEM questions that astronauts Meir and Hathaway will answer while aboard the ISS. This Earth-to-space communication reflects NASA’s ongoing effort to engage youth and communities in space science and education.
Media personnel interested in covering the event must RSVP by 5 p.m. on April 29 to Kimberly Pudlowski at 636-697-5845 or via email at kimberly.gee@missouri.edu.
NASA’s Ongoing Work on the International Space Station
Astronauts have continuously inhabited the ISS for over 25 years, conducting scientific research and technology development to support future space exploration. Communication with NASA’s Mission Control Center in Houston is maintained 24/7 through the Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Near Space Network.
The research onboard the ISS benefits life on Earth and directly supports NASA’s broader exploration goals, including the Artemis program, which aims to send astronauts to the Moon as a step toward human missions to Mars.
Why it matters
Such educational outreach helps inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers by providing a direct connection to active space missions. Engaging students in STEM through real-time interaction with astronauts promotes interest in careers vital for the future of space exploration and technological advancement.
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