The astronauts who will explore the Moon and Mars are not currently in the astronaut corps, they are in high schools and grade schools across the country. Educating the future astronaut is a priority for NASA, and many programs are available at all educational levels for students to get involved with THEIR space program.

As we prepare for humans to explore the Moon and Mars, many current missions are conducting research critical to enabling this future exploration, just as the missions of the past have enabled today's research on the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle. The latest news on current NASA space missions can be found here. Extensive news and teacher resources, sorted by educational level, can be found at the main NASA Education webpage. This page also includes information on the many student and teacher employment opportunities within NASA.

Unique opportunities for learning can be found at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Much information on gravity, acceleration and its effect on weight can also be found on the Space Flight Systems Division website. The Glenn Learning Technologies Project website includes math, science and aeronautics lessons and activities, along with the Digital Learning Network, an opportunity for students at all levels to interact directly with NASA scientists via an interactive videoconference or webcast. Archives of past programs can also be found on this page.

More questions? There are many websites that allow the public to submit technical questions directly to NASA scientists. Educator's who are interested in NASA programs should consult the Educational Contacts page.