Outreach
SCaN is committed to strategic communications, education and public outreach efforts in order for the public to understand the importance of communications and navigation in making possible all space missions. SCaN supports NASA’s education goal of promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education through its K-12 and university level activities.
Outreach Partnerships
SCaN Sponsored Outreach Programs and Exhibits
SCaN sponsors various educational programs, projects, and travelling exhibits, including the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program, the Goldstone Apple Valley Radio Telescope (GAVRT), and
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Intern with SCaN!
Learn more about SCaN Internship Project (SIP) and how to apply
Open to students 16 and older, the SCaN Internship Project allows students to perform hands-on training with real mission scenarios, analyze powerful space communication systems, utilize network software tools, and effectively communicate their findings in a final presentation to NASA management.
Grants
SCaN sponsors grants relating to aspects of space communications and navigation.
SCaN collaborates with universities and external organizations to support their work through NASA-sponsored grants.
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SCaN Student Zone
K-12 STEM activities for students and educators
From video games to creating your own comic to classroom lessons, there is something for everyone in our SCaN Student Zone!
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Spectrum Outreach
Spectrum Education Awareness (SPEARS)
The objectives of the SPEARS initiative are to safeguard NASA and U.S. spectrum-dependent technology innovations by attracting and training a future spectrum management workforce, as well as providing refresher and cross-functional training to existing spectrum experts.
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We are SCaN
SCaN enables NASA missions and is at the forefront of the future of space communications and navigation technologies. Bringing NASA into the future and beyond.
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The Invisible Network Podcast
NASA presents The Invisible Network, a podcast giving you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the feats of engineering that make possible humanity's ambitions among the stars.
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Communicating with Missions
Learn how NASA SCaN's Near Space Network and Deep Space Network stay in touch with over 100 NASA missions.
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