"NASA Astronauts Engage with Students from North Carolina and Virginia"

NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara will engage in live educational downlinks with students from North Carolina and Virginia, respectively, on January 9. The events, which will be streamed on NASA TV and other platforms, will feature the astronauts answering prerecorded questions and aim to inspire students through STEM activities and discussions about life aboard the International Space Station. The North Carolina event includes a STEM Day with hands-on activities, while the Virginia event involves a Plant the Moon Challenge related to the Artemis mission. These interactions are part of NASA's efforts to educate and inspire the Artemis Generation for future space exploration.