Elsipogtog Students Engage with Artemis II Crew in Unique Q&A Session
Out of this world: Elsipogtog students question Artemis II crew
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Students from Elsipogtog School in New Brunswick, Canada, had the unique opportunity to ask questions to the crew of the Artemis II mission, which recently set a record for the farthest humans traveled from Earth. Their inquiries focused on visibility of stars in space and the effects of space travel on human organs.
- 01Elsipogtog students engaged with Artemis II crew through a Q&A session.
- 02The mission set a record for the farthest humans traveled from Earth.
- 03Astronauts discussed visibility of stars and effects on human organs.
- 04The event was organized by the Canadian Space Agency.
- 05Students expressed increased interest in STEM fields following the event.
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Two students from Elsipogtog School in New Brunswick, Canada, participated in a unique Q&A session with the crew of the Artemis II mission, which recently made history by traveling farther from Earth than any humans before. Grade 4 student Liam and Grade 5 student Onyx asked the astronauts about visibility of stars in space and the effects of microgravity on human organs. Astronaut Reid Wiseman explained that while stars can be hard to see due to light from celestial bodies, they become visible in deep space when lights are turned off, noting that they appear perfect and do not twinkle. Christina Koch added that the heart and kidneys are the organs most affected by space travel, with the heart changing its stroke volume and the kidneys relying on gravity for proper function. The event was organized by the Canadian Space Agency and livestreamed, allowing youth from various science organizations to participate. Joanne Adourian, who leads the STEM lab at the school, mentioned that the event sparked excitement and curiosity among her students, encouraging them to explore STEM fields further. The opportunity arose through a collaboration with the Ulnooweg Education Centre, which focuses on Indigenous youth education, and received over 100 questions from students across Atlantic Canada.
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The event has inspired students at Elsipogtog School to pursue interests in STEM fields, potentially influencing their future educational and career choices.
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