Space Campers Connect with Astronauts on the ISS!

Get ready for liftoff! Next week, Space Campers are getting the chance of a lifetime: a Q&A session with NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station!

An Astronaut's Perspective

On Tuesday at 11:40 a.m. CDT, astronauts Anne McClain, Jonny Kim, and Nichole Ayers will answer pre-recorded questions from our eager Space Campers. Talk about an out-of-this-world experience!

A Space Camp Success Story

Here's a fun fact: Astronaut Ayers is actually a Space Camp alumna! How cool is that?

A 65th Anniversary Celebration

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is hosting this exciting downlink as part of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's 65th-anniversary bash!

More Astronauts Arrive at the ISS

Speaking of space travel, five more astronauts just arrived at the ISS after SpaceX's Dragon launched from Kennedy Space Center! The ISS is getting crowded!

International Crew Onboard

Joining the NASA astronauts are JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonauts Kirill Peskov, Sergey Ryzhikov, and Alexey Zubritsky. It's a true international collaboration!

Research and Exploration

The Axiom crew will be at the station for around two weeks, busy with microgravity research, educational outreach, and other cool commercial ventures, before heading back to Earth.

25 Years in Space!

For nearly a quarter-century, astronauts have continuously called the ISS home, testing new tech, conducting experiments, and honing their skills for future deep-space exploration.

Constant Communication

Astronauts stay in constant contact with Mission Control in Houston via NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation network. It's important to stay connected!

Benefits for Everyone

The ISS is a hub for important research that benefits us all back on Earth. Plus, it's laying the foundation for even more exciting missions.

Artemis: Aiming for the Moon and Beyond

It's all part of NASA's Artemis program, which aims to send astronauts back to the moon in preparation for exploring Mars. The future of space exploration is bright!