As part of the states first Earth-to-space call, students from Louisiana will have an opportunity soon to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
NASA astronauts Frank Rubio and Woody Hoburg will answer prerecorded questions from Lake Charles-area students through the Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Advisory Councils NASA ASTRO CAMP. The Lake Charles area was affected by two hurricanes recently and this event is designed to help inspire and excite local students participating in a week-long camp experience.
The downlink will air live at 12 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Aug. 8, on NASA Television, theNASA app, and the agencyswebsite.
Hosted by the Louisiana Space Grant, which is funded through NASA's Office of STEM Engagement, the event will reach 300 students in person and 5,000 students virtually.
