Title: Louisiana Students Make Historic Call to NASA Astronauts Aboard the International Space Station
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In a groundbreaking event for the state of Louisiana, students from the Lake Charles area will have the unique opportunity to make a call to astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday. This momentous occasion will not only provide an unparalleled learning experience for the students attending the NASA Astro camp but also bring hope to a region that has been devastated by major hurricanes in recent years.
The event, which will be attended by 300 students in person and witnessed by an additional 5,000 virtually, aims to inspire and excite the participants during their week-long camp experience. Louisiana, which has never made a call to space before, eagerly anticipates this exceptional event that promises to uplift the spirits of its residents.
Two esteemed NASA astronauts, Dr. Frank Rubio and Woody Hoburg, will answer prerecorded questions from the Lake Charles-area students. Both Rubio and Hoburg are part of NASA’s 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class and are currently aboard the ISS. The space station, which orbits Earth in low orbit, is home to astronauts from the United States, Canada, Russia, Japan, and Europe.
Dr. Frank Rubio, a Florida native and graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, is a board-certified family physician and flight surgeon. Prior to his work as an astronaut, he logged more than 1,100 hours as a helicopter pilot. Woody Hoburg, hailing from Pennsylvania, holds a bachelor’s degree in aeronautics and astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also earned a doctorate in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California Berkeley.
Having successfully piloted their spacecraft to the ISS and docked on March 3, Rubio and Hoburg are now engaged in various research projects while awaiting the eagerly anticipated call from the students of Louisiana. The event is scheduled to be broadcasted on NASA Television, as well as on the agency’s website and mobile app, at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday.
This historic event serves as a testament to the power of education and the determination of the Lake Charles community. By connecting Louisiana students directly with astronauts in space, NASA continues to foster a passion for science, exploration, and hope in the hearts and minds of the next generation.