Students in Dade City, Florida, will interact with NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers on April 11 in a live space-to-Earth call. Stream it on NASA+ at 1 p.m. EDT.
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| NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers will engage with students in Florida during a live space call, sharing her experience aboard the ISS and answering STEM questions. Image: NASA |
Dade City, Florida, USA — April 9, 2025:
In a unique opportunity for students in Dade City, Florida, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers will answer prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions from aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on April 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. EDT. The 20-minute space-to-Earth call will be streamed live on NASA+.
The event is hosted by Academy at the Farm, a charter school in Dade City, and is open to students and their families. The aim is to inspire the next generation of space explorers and spark curiosity about space exploration, as well as highlight the important research being conducted aboard the ISS. Through this connection, students will learn about the science and technology that drives space missions and gain firsthand insight into what it’s like to live and work in space.
The ISS has been continuously inhabited for over 24 years, serving as a global research platform for technology and science advancements that benefit life on Earth. Astronauts aboard the station contribute to the ongoing development of the technologies needed for future space exploration, including NASA's Artemis mission, which will send astronauts back to the Moon and, eventually, to Mars.
As part of the Artemis program, NASA is preparing astronauts for long-duration space missions, aiming to inspire the next generation of explorers. This event marks a significant moment for students, who will witness a direct interaction with space and gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities in STEM fields.
The live stream of the event will be available across various platforms, including social media, offering everyone a chance to witness the exciting space-to-Earth conversation.