NASA Astronauts Inspire NY Students

NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency are set to inspire New York students through a live Earth-to-space call from the International Space Station. On September 5, at 9:20 a.m. EDT, astronauts Jonny Kim and Kimiya Yui will engage with middle school students, answering prerecorded questions about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The event will be streamed live on NASA’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel.

Hosted by The Computer School in New York, the event aims to extend learning opportunities by connecting students with the real-world experiences and challenges faced by astronauts aboard the International Space Station. This initiative underscores NASA’s commitment to education and outreach, fostering a new generation of explorers and innovators.

For nearly 25 years, astronauts have continuously lived and worked on the space station, advancing research and technology that benefits life on Earth and supports future deep space missions. As part of NASA’s Artemis campaign, these efforts will pave the way for human exploration of the Moon and Mars, heralding a new era of discovery and innovation.

Media interested in covering this event must RSVP by September 3 to Sara Sloves at The Computer School. The interaction promises to be a pivotal moment of inspiration, encouraging students to envision a future in space exploration.