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  • 4 a.m., Monday, November 13 - Coverage of the Rendezvous and Capture of the Orbital ATK Cygnus CRS-8 Cargo Craft at the ISS (Grapple scheduled at 5:40 a.m. ET) (starts at 4:15 a.m.) (all channels)
  • 7 a.m., Monday, November 13 - Coverage of the Installation of the Orbital ATK/Cygnus CRS-8 Cargo Craft to the ISS (all channels)
13 ноября – захват (13:40) и пристыковка (~15:40) Cygnus (OA-8 ) к надирному узлу модуля Unity манипулятором SSRMS
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We're looking forward to a great launch with a completely full NanoRacks External #Cygnus Deployer! #OA8
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Just over 2 weeks until launch of our #OA8 mission to @Space_Station! Launch window will open on Nov 11 at 7:37 a.m. ET

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2017/11/01/station-crew-continues-prep-for-eighth-orbital-atk-launch/
ЦитироватьStation Crew Continues Prep for Eighth Orbital ATK Launch
Catherine Williams
Posted on November 1, 2017


Cygnus is an autonomous cargo vehicle that provides commercial cargo resupply services to the International Space Station. Its next launch is targeted for Nov. 11. Image Credit: NASA

Routine—and not-so-routine—housekeeping duties continue for Expedition 53 aboard the International Space Station in preparation for an upcoming Orbital ATK 8 (OA-8 ) commercial launch targeted for Nov. 11.
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The crewmates prepared the Permanent Multipurpose Module rack fronts to accept cargo by moving smaller items off and staging them for disposal. During OA-8 cargo operations, the items marked for disposal will be swapped with new cargo arriving aboard OA-8.

During Orbital ATK's eighth Cygnus resupply mission, the cargo craft will make a nine-minute ascent to space and then begin a two-day trek to the space station. Upon arrival, it will captured by Canadarm2 and installed for a month-long stay. Tonight, ground teams will reboost the station using the thrusters on Progress 67, which will put it at the proper altitude to meet up with Cygnus.

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https://www.nasa.gov/nasalive
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Saturday, Nov. 11, 7 a.m. EST: NASA TV coverage of Orbital ATK CRS-8 launch. Launch is targeted at 7:37 a.m. Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft and Antares rocket launch on a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station from Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. EST: NASA TV coverage of the Orbital ATK Cygnus solar array deployment.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. EST: Orbital ATK Cygnus/CRS-8 post-launch news conference from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virgnia. Time is subject to change.

Monday, Nov. 13, 4:15 a.m. EST: Coverage of the Rendezvous and Capture of Cygnus. Orbital ATK's Cygnus cargo spacecraft is grappled by the International Space Station's robotic arm. Grapple is scheduled at 5:40 a.m.

Monday, Nov. 13, 7 a.m. EST: Coverage of the Installation of the Orbital ATK Cygnus to the International Space Station.

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https://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/engineering/projects/ecamsat
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Nov. 1, 2017

E. coli AntiMicrobial Satellite (EcAMSat)

Investigating Space Microgravity Effects on Antibiotic Resistance of E. coli

The E. coli AntiMicrobial Satellite (EcAMSat) mission will investigate space microgravity effects on the antibiotic resistance of E. coli, a bacterial pathogen responsible for urinary tract infection in humans and animals. EcAMSat is being developed through a partnership between NASA's Ames Research Center and the Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. A.C. Matin is the Stanford University Principal Investigator. EcAMSAT is slated for launch in November 2017.
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EcAMSat will investigate spaceflight effects on bacterial antibiotic resistance and its genetic basis. Bacterial antibiotic resistance may pose a danger to astronauts in microgravity, where the immune response is weakened. Scientists believe that the results of this experiment could help design effective countermeasures to protect astronauts' health during long-duration human space missions.

The fundamental scenario of the experiment protocol starts four days after launch of the EcAMSat satellite by allowing an initial growth and then starvation period for E. coli bacteria contained in 48 microfluidic wells. Both wild type (occurring in nature) and mutant strains of E. coli are used. This cycle lasts 48 hours and serves to prepare the bacteria for introduction of the antibiotic agent at a time most suitable for meaningful comparisons of antibiotic dose dependence with laboratory data. After this 48-hour growth period, a buffer solution- plus-antibiotic mixture is dispensed into 3 sets of 12-well banks at three different antibiotic concentrations and is left to incubate for 48 hours. A fourth 12-well set is a control and receives no antibiotic agent, only buffer solution. After 48 hours a fluid exchange occurs and alamarBlue®, a dye used to determine viability of the bacteria by measuring its metabolism, is then introduced to all wells and viability is tracked for at least 48 hours. An optical system tracks viability by color change of the 'viability dye', which changes from blue to pink when enzymes generated by cellular metabolic processes act upon it. EcAMSat acquires data from optical measurements in real-time. It is capable of autonomous operation and stores 152 hours of data. Overall, the experiment will determine the lowest concentration of antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth. The knowledge gained in this experiment may be useful for prescribing the correct dose of antibiotics for future space travelers.

EcAMSat will utilize flight proven spacecraft technologies demonstrated on prior Ames nanosatellite missions such as PharmaSat and Organism/Organic Exposure to Orbital Stresses (O/OREOS). Several other 6U spacecraft that have launched use the dimensions defined by the EcAMSat Team at NASA Ames.These dimensions now define the 6U Standard. In the 6U configuration, EcAMSat has six times the volume of a single CubeSat unit (1U). The cube-shaped 1U satellites measure about 4 inches on each side, have an approximate volume of one quart, and weigh less than three pounds. The 6U format enhances nanosatellite applicability for space missions by providing more power and volume for instruments, avionics, actuators and propulsion. The larger format improves payload accommodation and extends mission duration capabilities, while still retaining its ability to be launched as a secondary payload. EcAMSat weighs about 23 pounds and measures approximately 14.4 inches long, 8.9 inches wide and 3.9 inches tall. In addition, EcAMSat will serve to demonstrate the 6U satellite platform with two separate payload volumes.

The mission is funded as part of the Space Biology Project at NASA Ames Research Center. Funding for Space Biology comes from the Space Life and Physical Sciences Research and Applications Division within the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters.

For more information, contact:

Stevan Spremo
 Project Manager
 NASA Ames Research Center
Stevan.M.Spremo@nasa.gov

Elizabeth Taylor
 Space Biology Project Manager
 Space Biosciences Division
 NASA Ames Research Center
Elizabeth.Taylor-1@nasa.gov

David Tomko
 Space Life and Physical Sciences Research and Applications
 Program Executive
 NASA Headquarters
DTomko@nasa.gov

Download the Fact Sheet here:
EcAMSat Fact Sheet
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Last Updated: Oct. 31, 2017
Editor: Veronica Phillips

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https://www.nasa.gov/feature/wallops/2017/antares-set-for-launch-saturday-nov-11
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Nov. 3, 2017

Antares Set for Launch Saturday, Nov. 11

Antares Set for Launch Saturday, Nov. 11

NASA's Wallops Flight Facility and Virginia's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport are set to support the launch of Orbital ATK's Antares rocket at 7:37 a.m. EST, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017.
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Visibility map for the Orbital ATK's Antares Rocket CRS-8 launch.
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The Antares rocket will carry Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft with more than 7,000 pounds of food, clothing and experiments on the CRS-8 mission to the International Space Station.

The launch may be visible, weather permitting, to residents throughout the east coast of the United States.

Public viewing of the launch will be available at the NASA Visitor Center at Wallops and the surrounding area. Visitors are reminded that alcohol and pets are not allowed on the Visitor Center grounds. The NASA Visitor Center will open at 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 11.

For more information about the Visitors Center, including directions, see:
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter

Live coverage of the mission is scheduled to begin at 1:15 a.m. on the Wallops Ustream site at:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-tv-wallops

Launch updates also are available via the Wallops Facebook and Twitter sites:

www.facebook.com/NASAWFF

www.twitter.com/NASA_Wallops

Smartphone users can download the "What's Up at Wallops" app, which contains information on the launch as well as a compass showing the precise direction for launch viewing. The app is available for download to both Android and iOS users.

Launch coverage on NASA TV will begin at 7 a.m. EST. For NASA TV streaming video, downlink and scheduling information, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv

For more information about International Space Station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station

Get more information about Orbital ATK, its Antares rocket and the Cygnus cargo spacecraft at:

Keith Koehler
 NASA's Wallops Flight Facility
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Last Updated: Nov. 3, 2017
Editor: Samuel Henry

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EcAMSat
ЦитироватьLife is different in space. The human body undergoes changes making astronauts more vulnerable to illness. At the same time, the bacteria that transmit disease become more powerful, and it can take more antibiotics to kill off an infection. Our new small satellite mission launching November 11, called EcAMSat, will explore how current drugs work in space to combat this known problem of bacterial drug resistance. Join us today on Facebook Live to learn more and ask questions about the mission.
https://www.facebook.com/nasaames/videos/10154737475201394/

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https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/Orbital-Gene-Cernan-Supply-Delivery
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Orbital ATK's S.S. Gene Cernan to Deliver Supplies to Space Station

Orbital ATK will launch its Cygnus spacecraft into orbit to the International Space Station, targeted for November 11, 2017, from Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Cygnus will launch on an Antares rocket carrying crew supplies, equipment and scientific research to crewmembers aboard the station. The spacecraft, named the S.S. Gene Cernan after former NASA astronaut Eugene "Gene" Cernan, who is the last person to have walked on the moon, will deliver scientific investigations including those that will study communication and navigation, microbiology, animal biology and plant biology.

Here are some highlights of research that will be delivered to the station:
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Investigation tests bacterial antibiotic resistance in microgravity
Antibiotic resistance could pose a danger to astronauts, especially since microgravity has been shown to weaken human immune response. E. coli AntiMicrobial Satellite (EcAMSat) will study microgravity's effect on bacterial antibiotic resistance. The experiment will expose two strains of E. coli, one with a resistance gene, the other without, to three different doses of antibiotics, then examine the viability of each group. Results from this investigation could contribute to determining appropriate antibiotic dosages to protect astronaut health during long-duration human spaceflight and help us understand how antibiotic effectiveness may change as a function of stress on Earth.


EcAMSAT, undergoes thermal vacuum power management testing at NASA Ames. The test simulates the thermal vacuum and power environment of space and is an element of the spacecraft's flight validation testing program.
Credits: NASA

CubeSat used as a laser communication technology testbed
Traditional laser communication systems use transmitters that are far too large for small spacecraft. The Optical Communication Sensor Demonstration (OCSD) tests the functionality of laser-based communications using CubeSats that provide a compact version of the technology. Results from OCSD could lead to significantly enhanced communication speeds between space and Earth and a better understanding of laser communication between small satellites in low-Earth orbit.


The Optical Communications and Sensor Demonstration (OCSD) project uses CubeSats to test new types of technology in Earth's orbit. This work was funded by NASA's Small Spacecraft Technology Program under the Space Technology Mission Directorate.
Credits: NASA/Ames Research Center

Hybrid solar antenna seeks solution to long distance communications in space
As space exploration increases, so will the need for improved power and communication technologies. The Integrated Solar Array and Reflectarray Antenna (ISARA), a hybrid solar power panel and communication solar antenna that can send and receive messages, tests the use of this technology in CubeSat-based environmental monitoring. ISARA may provide a solution for sending and receiving information to and from faraway destinations, both on Earth and in space.

Nitrogen fixation process tested in microgravity environment
The Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Microgravity via Rhizobium-Legume Symbiosis (Biological Nitrogen Fixation) investigation examines how low-gravity conditions affect the nitrogen fixation process of Microclover, a resilient and drought tolerant legume. The nitrogen fixation process, a process by which nitrogen in the atmosphere is converted into a usable form for living organisms, is a crucial element of any ecosystem necessary for most types of plant growth. This investigation could provide information on the space viability of the legume's ability to use and recycle nutrients and give researchers a better understanding of this plant's potential uses on Earth.

Life cycle of alternative protein source studied
Mealworms are high in nutrients and one of the most common sources of alternative protein in developing countries. The Effects of Microgravity on the Life Cycle of Tenebrio Molitor (Tenebrio Molitor) investigation studies how the microgravity environment affects the mealworm life cycle. In addition to alternative protein research, this investigation will provide information about animal growth under unique conditions.

Investigation studies advances in plant and crop growth in space
The Life Cycle of Arabidopsis thaliana in Microgravity investigation studies the formation and functionality of the Arabidopsis thaliana, a mustard plant with a well-known genome that makes it ideal for research, in microgravity conditions. The results from this investigation will contribute to an understanding of plant and crop growth in space, a vital aspect to long-term spaceflight missions.

The Biological Nitrogen Fixation and Tenebrio Molitor are student investigations in the Go for Launch! - Higher Orbits program and sponsored by Space Tango and the ISS National Lab, which is managed by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS).

The Arabidopsis thaliana investigation, also a student investigation, is a part of the Magnitude.io program, sponsored by Space Tango and CASIS.

OA-8 marks Orbital ATK's eighth cargo delivery mission to the space station, and the research on board will join many other investigations currently happening aboard the orbiting laboratory. Follow @ISS_Research for more information about the science happening on station.

Jenny Howard
International Space Station Program Science Office
Johnson Space Center
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Last Updated: Nov. 3, 2017
Editor: Michael Johnson

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The 5-minute launch window for #OA8 will open at 7:37 am EST on Nov 11. More info is available on our mission page http://bit.ly/2y0ywjW
https://www.orbitalatk.com/news-room/feature-stories/oa8-mission-page/
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November 6, 2017

Orbital ATK is scheduled to launch its OA-8 mission to the International Space Station on November 11 with the five-minute launch window opening at 7:37 a.m. EST. The S.S. Gene Cernan Cygnus will launch aboard an Antares launch vehicle for the sixth time from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The spacecraft will deliver vital supplies and scientific equipment to the station as part of Orbital ATK's Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) contract with NASA. Integration and testing of the Antares launch vehicle and Cygnus spacecraft are complete, and spacecraft encapsulation is scheduled for later this week.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2017/11/06/cygnus-cargo-mission-due-for-launch-on-veterans-day/
ЦитироватьCygnus Cargo Mission Due for Launch on Veteran's Day
Mark Garcia
Posted on November 6, 2017


The Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo craft is seen just before being released from the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm on February 19, 2016.

Orbital ATK's eighth commercial cargo mission is set to launch to the International Space Station at 7:36 a.m. EST Veteran's Day on Nov. 11. The Antares rocket carrying the Cygnus cargo craft will blast off from Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, with over 7,000 pounds of food, supplies and research gear.
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Two astronauts will be inside the cupola commanding the Canadarm2 robotic arm to capture Cygnus when it arrives Monday at 5:40 a.m. Flight Engineer Paolo Nespoli will capture Cygnus, dubbed the "SS Gene Cernan", assisted by Commander Randy Bresnik. Cygnus will deliver numerous advanced science experiments exploring a wide variety of subjects including communication and navigation, microbiology, animal biology and plant biology.

Meanwhile, the orbiting Expedition 53 crew members continued investigating biology and robotics in microgravity.

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei collected and stowed saliva samples today that will be analyzed later for a study on the human immune system and metabolism. Bresnik took panoramic photographs inside the Kibo laboratory module to prepare for the upcoming Astrobee experiment. Astrobee consists of three free-flying, cube-shaped robots that will be tested for their ability to assist astronauts and ground controllers.
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https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-tv-coverage-set-for-next-resupply-mission-to-international-space-station
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MEDIA ADVISORY M17-132

NASA TV Coverage Set for Next Resupply Mission to International Space Station


Orbital ATK's Antares rocket for the CRS-8 mission is being integrated in the Horizontal Integration Facility at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. Launch is scheduled for 7:37 a.m. EST , Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017.

NASA commercial cargo provider Orbital ATK is scheduled to launch its eighth mission to the International Space Station at 7:37 a.m. EST Saturday, Nov. 11 NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Live launch coverage will begin at 7 a.m. on NASA Television and the agency's website.
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NASA TV also will air two prelaunch briefings Friday, Nov. 10. At 11 a.m. mission managers will provide an overview and status of launch operations, and at 3 p.m. scientists and researchers will discuss some of the investigations and technology demonstrations to be delivered to the station.

The Cygnus cargo spacecraft will launch on Orbital ATK's upgraded Antares rocket from Pad 0A of Virginia Space's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, located at Wallops. Following launch on Nov. 11, NASA TV coverage of the spacecraft's solar array deployment will begin at 9 a.m. and a post-launch news briefing will held at approximately 10 a.m.

Under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services contract, Cygnus will carry about 7,400 pounds of crew supplies and hardware to the space station, including science and research in support of dozens of research investigations that will occur during Expeditions 53 and 54.

Cygnus will carry several CubeSats that will conduct a variety of missions, from technology demonstrations of laser communication and increased data downlink rates to an investigation to study spaceflight effects on bacterial antibiotic resistance. Other experiments will advance biological monitoring aboard the station and look at various elements of plant growth in microgravity that may help inform plant cultivation strategies for future long-term space missions. The spacecraft will also transport a virtual reality camera to record a National Geographic educational special on Earth as a natural life-support system.

Cygnus will arrive at the station on Monday, Nov. 13. Expedition 53 Flight Engineers Paolo Nespoli of ESA (European Space Agency) and Randy Bresnik of NASA will use the space station's robotic arm to capture Cygnus at about 5:40 a.m. NASA TV coverage of rendezvous and capture will begin at 4:15 a.m.

After Canadarm2 captures Cygnus, ground commands will be sent to guide the station's robotic arm as it rotates and attaches the spacecraft to the bottom of the station's Unity module. Coverage of installation will begin at 7 a.m.

Cygnus will remain at the space station until Dec. 4, when the spacecraft will depart the station and deploy several CubeSate before its fiery reentry into Earth's atmosphere as it disposes of several tons of trash.

This Cygnus spacecraft is named in honor of the former astronaut Eugene "Gene" Cernan, the last human to step foot on the Moon during the Apollo 17 mission. Cernan set records for both lunar surface extravehicular activities and longest time in lunar orbit. He died in January 2017.

Learn more about Orbital ATK's mission at:

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Dan Huot
 Johnson Space Center, Houston
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Editor: Katherine Brown

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Late cargo load of the #OA8 S.S. Gene Cernan #Cygnus was completed yesterday at @NASA_Wallops. Next up: encapsulation in #Antares fairing!
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https://www.orbitalatk.com/news-room/insideOA/HigherOrbitsOA8/default.aspx?prid=283
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Orbital ATK's OA-8 Mission to Carry Student Experiments to International Space Station
On Saturday, November 11, more than 1,000 guests and media will head to NASA's Wallops Flight Facility to see the launch of Orbital ATK's OA-8 mission to the International Space Station. Among those viewers will be a group of high school students from Gilbert, Arizona. But these students are not the typical launch spectators - they are sending their own experiment to astronauts on board the space station.
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Last year, these students participated in Go For Launch!, a program sponsored by non-profit Higher Orbits, which aspires to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in schools across the country. The winning team, the "Saguaro Snakes," designed the winning experiment, which is now being sent to the orbiting laboratory.


The "Saguaro Snakes" are pictured with the Go For Launch! judges after winning the competition.
"The 'Saguaro Snakes' represent the very best of what we're trying to accomplish which is to develop the next generation of space explorers," said Frank Culbertson, former NASA astronaut and President of Orbital ATK's Space Systems Group. "The team presented us with an innovative and well thought out concept that explores how peanut plants grow in space. It was a tough decision with many worthy competitors but the 'Saguaro Snakes' earned the opportunity to take the next step on their journey towards deep space exploration and beyond. We are honored to host their experiment aboard our company's Cygnus spacecraft on an upcoming mission to the International Space Station."

The flight concept for launching student experiments was conceived during the inaugural Arizona Go For Launch! three-day program, which focused on using space exploration as a foundation for inspiring ideas that can be examined further in a microgravity environment. Based on the winning team's presentation, the experiment will evaluate the growth of peanut plants in microgravity and will explore how nitrogen deposited in the soil can be used to grow additional plants in space. It will be executed inside the International Space Station on the newly installed Tango Lab, operated by Space Tango. The hardware facility inside the space station allows for multiple CubeLab experiments to run automatically and is an ideal platform for leveraging student engagement.

Go For Launch! was created and presented by Higher Orbits to promote space exploration for aspiring students through interactive, hands-on activities delivered by experienced industry professionals. During the program's inaugural year, students worked with former astronauts, former International Space Station and Space Shuttle controllers, astronaut instructors, scientists and engineers. Working in teams, students sharpened their communications and leadership skills while designing innovative science experiments that could be flown to the International Space Station. Students presented the final product to a panel of judges representing space and STEM fields.

Read more about the winners here.
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