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NASA Astronauts to Engage Florida Students from the International Space Station
WHY IT MATTERS
The live interaction connects students directly with astronauts, inspiring STEM interest and highlighting NASA’s ongoing research and future exploration plans.
What happened
NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney will answer prerecorded STEM questions from Florida students during a live call from the International Space Station on Friday, Oct. 16 at 12 p. m.
EDT. The event, hosted by Sally Ride Elementary School in Orlando, will stream on NASA’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel and is open to K‑12 students and the community. The call is part of NASA’s effort to deepen understanding of space exploration and raise awareness of STEM careers.
Media wishing to cover the event must RSVP by Oct. 15. The ISS has supported continuous human presence and scientific breakthroughs for over 25 years, laying the groundwork for Artemis and future Mars missions.
PRIMARY SOURCES
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Florida Students
NASA · Gerelle Q. Dodson · NASA media usage guidelines; third-party material excluded
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 14, 2026, 8:45 PM
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