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The Mission Continues

Barbara Morgan looks to students to answer the questions of the future.
Crews Visit White House

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush meet with crew members of STS-116, STS-117, STS-118 and International Space Station Expeditions 14 and 15 at the White House Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007.
Astronauts Bring NASA's Magic to Disney

After the STS-118 astronauts wrapped up a successful 13-day mission in space, where did they go? Walt Disney World!
An Educator and an Astronaut

Barbara Morgan's historic flight follows decades of perseverance.
Barbara Morgan Talks With Students on Ham Radio

STS-118 Mission Specialist Barbara Morgan talks with students at the Idaho school where she once taught.
Educating From Orbit

Astronauts in orbit will speak with students and teachers during an STS-118 downlink.
Completing the Mission After 21 Years

NASA's Ed Campion, public affairs officer for NASA's Teacher-in-Space program in 1986 and a witness to Challenger's launch that January day, offers his thoughts before the launch of STS-118.
STS-118 Mission Overview Videos

Watch students and astronauts discuss the STS-118 shuttle mission in this video series.
An Amazing Journey

The STS-118 shuttle mission has special meaning for students and teachers.
From the Classroom to Orbit

Barbara Morgan reflects on the journey that led to her space shuttle mission, and looks ahead to the flight.
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The Naming of Space Shuttle Endeavour

The space shuttle orbiter named by students will carry the first educator astronaut into space.
Educator Becomes Explorer This Summer

In 2007, as Mission Specialist and Educator Astronaut, Barbara Morgan makes her first flight into space.
Preparing the Next Generation

The Educator Astronaut Project is one of many unique activities within the NASA Education portfolio.
STS-118 Education Activities and Resources

NASA Education is providing a variety of exciting STS-118 activities to engage educators.
Trois ... Dva ... Uno ... Lift-off!

Students celebrated International Education Week with a multilingual chat with the space station crew.
Students Meet STS-118 Crewmembers

Educator Astronaut and Mission Specialist Barbara Morgan and Mission Specialist Dave Williams met with more than 100 Texas elementary and middle school students during Space Center Houston's "Meet an Astronaut Day" on Jan. 19.