NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Missouri Students from Space Station
Summary: On April 24, 2026, NASA announced that astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway will answer pre-recorded STEM questions from Missouri students during their International Space Station mission. The event aims to inspire students to pursue studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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Students in Missouri will have the opportunity to learn about the real work and life of astronauts aboard the orbital laboratory. Jessica Meir previously completed the first all-female spacewalk in history during Expedition 59/60 in 2019. Jack Hathaway, trained under NASA's Commercial Crew Program, will be flying to space for the first time on this mission.
This Earth-to-space dialogue is a key part of NASA's STEM education initiatives, connecting the classroom with space exploration to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.