NASA - Students 9-12

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NASA Podcasts

Check out the podcasts available from NASA.

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In the Spotlight

Station Spacewalk Game

A screenshot from the game showing the exterior of the space station

NASA's new Station Spacewalk Game gives players the experience of what it's like to work outside a spacecraft.

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STS-130: Window of Opportunity

Endeavour's STS-130 mission will deliver a new module to the space station, along with a beautiful view.

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Envisioning Future Flight

A rendering of a sleek supersonic airplane in flight

NASA's Fundamental Aeronautics Student Competition challenges participants to design aircraft of the future.

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Current Opportunities

Balloonsat High Altitude Flight Competition →

Student teams are invited to submit proposals for experiments to be sent to the stratosphere aboard a NASA weather balloon. Proposals are due Feb. 19, 2010.
No Boundaries Project and Student Contest →

Submissions for this contest must be received by April 15, 2010.
Life and Work on the Moon Art Contest →

Entries from high school and college students are due April 15, 2010.

Research Tools

Alphabetic Index

Use this alphabetic index to find resources within NASA.
MyNASA

Students 13 years and older may use MyNASA to help with homework and projects relating to NASA.
World Book @ NASA

Middle and high school students can use these resources for research.

Video Features

A Spectacular Liftoff

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Astronauts Prepare for Liftoff

STS-130 astronauts arrive at Kennedy in T-38 aircraft

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Education Programs

NASA 9-12 Education Programs

NASA offers many education programs for students throughout the year. See what is available now.

NASA Students on Facebook

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NASA has a Facebook page specifically for high school and college students. Updates are posted daily featuring competitions, internships and more.

Career Profiles

So You Want to Work for NASA...

This resource page provides information about some of the careers NASA has to offer and the opportunities available for students.