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STEM Conferences: Inspiring the Next Generation

STEM Conferences: Inspiring the Next Generation

In ninth grade, I received an email out of the blue from the media director of Summit Elementary, a local school. She was organizing a day-long STEM conference for third to sixth grade students and invited me to be a keynote speaker.

I had to read the email several times to believe what it said—she wanted me to be a keynote speaker? Aside from class presentations, I had almost no public…

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Congrats to SpaceX & NASA for this historical launch this morning 🚀 from KSC... a big milestone! 🇺🇸 . #usa2space #congrats #backtospace #crewdragon #europilotcenter (at Kennedy Space Center, NASA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0wxuGBrIH/?igshid=1hcfl9cz6rhru

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As life is giving such, I just want to have a peaceful life. Finish studying, have a good job and live until I die are just right for me. A good job here means something I want to do. That's it. No more... However, I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere. The place seems to be a city, which is crowded with a lot of people and wealthy. But then it doesn't suit to me. Sometimes, I want to go back to space where I've left to come here. I want to see the old features which are familiar to me. I want to do just the right things or so.

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Who wants to be an astronaut?? Comment below! 👩‍🚀👨‍🚀 #astronaut #nasa #space #backtospace #apolloprogram (at NASA Astronauts) https://www.instagram.com/backtospace_ambassadors/p/BxOZkJNgqDR/?igshid=1ikjjiput7quo

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Ambassador Gavin Syas gave a presentation on Back to Space at a local VBS! He told the kids all about our mission to preserve the legacy of the Apollo program inspire others to achieve the impossible through STEM. Way to go, Gavin! Want to learn more about what we do? Check out @backtospace_ and the official website! #space #backtospace #apollo #vbs2019 #stem (at Beaumont, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BytuCxkhmUa/?igshid=s62jpuyqsnj3

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#icymi: On April 11th, SpaceX launched their Falcon Heavy Rocket for its first ever commercial flight! The mission was to launch and place Saudi Telecommunication Satellite ARABSAT-6A into orbit, while also landing the 3 rocket thrusters back onto their landing pads. The mission was a huge success, with the landing just 8 minutes after launch and the satellite placed in only 34 minutes! This is an amazing achievement — keep an eye out for the many more launches to come! 📷: 1️⃣SpaceX 2️⃣ Pauline Acalin 3️⃣James Rainer (USAF) 🚀 💫 🚀 #spacex #spacenews #spaceexploration #satellite #space #backtospace #nasa #elonmusk #spacexlaunch (at Launch Pad 39-A) https://www.instagram.com/backtospace_ambassadors/p/BwQltMYgle-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g9iwrqqomjuu

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We're on NPR!

We're on NPR! Check out our radio interview about Back to Space and learn a little about the event in our new blog post!

I got home from school today and my phone beeped with a text. One of my friends asked in all caps, WERE YOU JUST ON NPR? A little confused, I asked when she’d heard the radio episode and how she knew. Apparently, one of her teachers had told her it was on, and she caught the last few minutes. Here’s the link if you want to check it out!

We recorded the interview in March at an event Back to…

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Lunar Eclipse

(Photo by ambassador Phoebe Wall)

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Our planet and our solar system originally came from a cloud of dust and gas: a nebula. Made of helium, hydrogen, and other elements, nebulae produce new stars from the dust of dead ones. Nebulae are constantly in motion, drifting through the cosmos and shifting their magnetic fields. They have names like “Butterfly”, “Horsehead”, and “Eagle” based off of their appearance. What’s your favorite nebula? #space #nasa #astronomy #nebula #backtospace #telescope #starryskies https://www.instagram.com/backtospace_ambassadors/p/BvO1UHqFQU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wm3c3iu570ak

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Yesterday, some of the North Texas-area Ambassadors got together to try the new Apollo 11 50th anniversary Oreos (and film a reaction vid, stay tuned) and stargaze! Have you tried the new space-themed Oreos? #space #oreos #starparty #apollo11 #backtospace #apollo50th (at Lewisville, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzRnadeh1D7/?igshid=13g7oovlrc4me

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Repost from @danielledallas, one of the @backtospace_ founders: “Today we are recording the first episode of the #Backtospace podcast! @christopher_cowen and I will be looking into the future of manned space travel while celebrating the past in a fun and engaging way!” Follow our ambassador account and @backtospace_ to stay tuned for more, and comment below what you’d like to hear! #podcast #space #backtospace #apollo #astronaut https://www.instagram.com/p/BzGL1trB80B/?igshid=7bu2zcelymdy

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The Places We'll Go

It's National College Decision Day, and the nine Back to Space seniors are so excited to announce where we're going. Check out our blog post to see our schools and our stories!

It’s May 1st, aka National College Decision Day! Our nine Back to Space seniors are so excited for our futures at eight different schools across the country. We’re studying a range of topics, from aerospace engineering to electrical engineering to astrophysics to aviation. Here are our schools and our stories!

Krystal Horton

My name is Krystal Horton and I will be attending the…

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Hats, t-shirts, patches and more at our online store— shop at the link in our bio! 🛍 #space #nasashirt #backtospace #model #merch #spaceshirts (at 3 Rivers Foundation) https://www.instagram.com/backtospace_ambassadors/p/BwqUv4ogha6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ph9som9umfl

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One of the largest land vehicles in the world, the NASA crawler transports heavy rockets out to the launch pad. With a top speed of about 1 mph this thing won't win any races, but it will out-lift almost anything. Each tread piece weighs about 1 ton! 📷: @real_chef_jared #nasakennedy #space #nasasocial #spacefacts #backtospace (at Kennedy Space Center) https://www.instagram.com/backtospace_ambassadors/p/BwdenVCACAy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6cbzpdek7g3s

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Look to the Stars

Have you ever wanted to see a sky full of stars without the light of the buildings around you? Check out our new blog post about ambassador Gavin Syas' experience doing just that!

“It’s such a beautiful thing to see!” I told myself after each breathtaking view of the starry night through the telescopes at 3 Rivers Foundation. I’m pretty sure that’s what all of the other ambassadors there also thought. March 29th will probably be one of the most significant moments of my life due to all of the magnificent sights I saw.

A photo taken at 3 Rivers Foundation

I never…

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#icymi: On April 11th, SpaceX launched their Falcon Heavy Rocket for its first ever commercial flight! The mission was to launch and place Saudi Telecommunication Satellite ARABSAT-6A into orbit, while also landing the 3 rocket thrusters back onto their landing pads. The mission was a huge success, with the landing just 8 minutes after launch and the satellite placed in only 34 minutes! This is an amazing achievement — keep an eye out for the many more launches to come! 🚀 📷: Pauline Acalin, SpaceX, James Rainer (USAF) 🚀 💫 🚀 #spacex #spacenews #spaceexploration #satellite #space #backtospace #nasa #elonmusk #spacexlaunch (at Launch Pad 39-A) https://www.instagram.com/backtospace_ambassadors/p/BwQlbfsgiFI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12uh1dm06mx2n