Grade Level
All
minutes
15 min - 1 hr
subject
Earth Science
stem practices
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Activity Type:
international space station, education event
Science Friday Live! From The International Space Station
- When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 10:35 am ET/7:35 am PT
- Where: On NASA+ and SciFri’s YouTube Channel
- Tickets: FREE!
Have you ever wanted to ask an astronaut about what it’s really like to live and work in space? Well, now’s your chance. Science Friday is partnering with NASA for a very special In-Flight Downlink this January, where we’ll connect with astronauts Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore, on the International Space Station (ISS), who will answer student questions LIVE in real time!
Then stay tuned for a full day of exciting live Q&As with astronauts on the ground and more! Educators across the country will be hosting watch parties during the day as they participate in hands on science and engineering based on space station research. Twenty-five lucky groups will be selected to receive a class kit of project materials for up to 30 children! RSVP today!
Event Schedule: Live from the Space Station + Ask An Astronaut
In honor of the Live Downlink event with the International Space Station and NASA we have a full day of exciting programming planned!
**All times listed are approximate & listed in EST
🛰️ 10:35am – In-Flight Education Downlink with NASA!
🧑🚀 11:00am – Livestream with Astronaut Cady Coleman
🔹 11:30am – Programming Break
🌟 12:00pm – Educator Demo • Mission Tech Force
🔹 12:20pm – Programming Break
🚀 1:00pm – Down to Earth Interview with Dr. Michael Wong
🔹 1:30pm – Programming Break
🧑🚀 2:00pm – Livestream with Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
🔹 2:30pm – Programming Break
🌟 2:45pm – Educator Demo • Mission Sensor Watch
🔹 3:00pm – Programming Break
🚀 3:15pm – Down to Earth Interview with Dr. Julia Badger
🔹 3:45pm – Programming Break
🧑🚀 4:00pm – Livestream with Astronaut Nicole Stott
🔹 4:30pm – Programming Break
🌟 4:45pm – Educator Demo • Mission Rehydrate
🔹 5:00pm – Programming Break
🚀 5:15pm – Down to Earth Interview with Emilie Lafleche
🔹 5:45pm – End of program
🧑🚀 Astronaut icons denote LIVE portions of our event! Arrive ready during these segments with questions from learners.
Plan A Watch Party!
The NASA In-Flight Education Downlink program connects K-12 students with astronauts aboard the ISS for live question-and-answer sessions about living and working in space. Learners, working with Science Friday educators and families, will create questions for the Expedition 72 crew and record short videos asking their questions. During the live event, NASA will share these videos and astronauts will answer them. On average, the crew answers 14-17 questions per 20-minute Downlink event.
Anyone can watch the live event on January 14th, and we encourage you to plan watch parties and celebrate this exciting opportunity! Our Educator’s Guide will provide the information you need to craft questions for the astronauts as well as educational activities and projects you can do with your learners. We also have a variety of audio and video content with astronauts, space researchers, and scientists to inspire learners and spark fun conversations. Plus, we invite you to join the Down To Earth Community Lab today, where you can meet your fellow space explorers to ask questions, share out-of-this-world ideas, and forge new friendships in a family-friendly online environment.
Need help? Need disability or language accommodations? Send us an email at educate@sciencefriday.com.
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About Sandy Roberts
Sandy Roberts is Science Friday’s Education Program Manager, where she creates learning resources and experiences to advance STEM equity in all learning environments. Lately, she’s been playing with origami circuits and trying to perfect a gluten-free sourdough recipe.