Science Friday Live! From The International Space Station
When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 (tentative)
Where: On NASA + and NASA Live
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 live with the astronauts Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore on the International Space Station (ISS).
But we need YOUR help crafting amazing questions!
Use the form below to submit it by 5:00 pm ET/2:00 pm PT on December 10, 2024. Some questions will be sent to astronauts to answer live during the event and may also be shared on the radio. Because of time constraints, not every question will be answered. Be sure to join us on January 14 to learn what the ISS astronauts have to say!
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Need help coming up with a great question? Start by looking at our Down To Earth resources, watch our interview with astronaut Cady Coleman, or visit the ISS website to understand how things work in space. Science Friday is especially interested in ways science from the ISS can be used to make life on Earth better for everyone. Also, keep in mind that NASA has rules for questions, including “no go” topics.
Educators can use our Student Question Submission Spreadsheet to easily submit your group’s questions. (Click “Make a copy.” Add your learners’ information and questions to the spreadsheet, and then email it to educate@sciencefriday.com.) You may also enjoy the Designing Downlink Questions activity to help guide your group.
Mission insignia for International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 72. Credit:NASA
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 Science Friday Live! From The International Space Station 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.
Need help? Need disability or language accommodations? Send us an email at educate@sciencefriday.com.
Sandy Roberts
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.