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From Classrooms to the Cosmos
Virginia Space Flight Academy (VASFA) has partnered with Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) on a five-year initiative, "Mission STEM: Pioneering Pathways in Robotics and Space Exploration," supported by a $2 million DoDEA grant. The program will engage over 450 students annually from 12 NNPS schools, offering hands-on experiences in robotics, space exploration, and more. Highlights include…
Explosions on the Moon!
Explosions on the Moon! You read that right. Read this special STEM Fact Friday about measuring and analyzing lunar seismic activity. Tomorrow is also International Observe the Moon night, so get out and look up!
Launching Dreams for All!
VASFA is proudly celebrating its 26th year of the Space Adventure Camp at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility, providing hundreds of students with unparalleled access to NASA's aerospace technology. Notably, this year's camp reached gender equity and saw a 43% participation of people of color, highlighting VASFA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in STEM. With increased scholarships and inspiring mentorship opportunities, VASFA continues to empower young STEM leaders.