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LIVE: NASA is with you from Oshkosh
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Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) NASA / Maria Werries
Welcome to NASA Aeronautics’ live update page with news about NASA events and other festivities taking place throughout the week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, which we simply call Oshkosh.
Friday Night FarewellFriday, July 26 at 7 p.m. EDT
It’s time to say good night from Oshkosh as the work week comes to a close and the weekend beckons.
If you happen to be present at the air show tonight, don’t miss the NASA panel at the Theater in the Wood venue. The topic will be the Artemis II mission to return humans to lunar orbit for the first time since 1972.
The air show officially wraps up on Sunday and the NASA Pavilion will remain open for visitors both Saturday and Sunday. Our live updates on this page will continue through tomorrow afternoon and then wrap up for the event.
See you tomorrow.
— Jim Banke
More NASA Social MediaFriday, July 26 at 6 p.m. EDT
NASA Astronaut Randy Bresnik stopped by the #NASA Pavilion today at #OSH24! He gave a brief talk about his flights and held a Q&A with the public. Bresnik will be on the @NASAArtemis panel tonight at Theater in the Woods! pic.twitter.com/NtJutlaiQk
— NASA Aeronautics (@NASAaero) July 26, 2024Our interactive, educational hands-on #STEM activities at KidVenture here at #OSH24 are fun for all ages! pic.twitter.com/4bIxxbWBrh
— NASA Aeronautics (@NASAaero) July 26, 2024 Hybrid Electric at OshkoshFriday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m. EDT
A hybrid electric motor for aviation developed by magniX for the “eBeaver” fully electric seaplane is seen on display at Oshkosh 2024.NASA / John Gould
NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) is a featured subject this year inside the NASA Pavilion. EPFD is collaborating with industry to develop hybrid-electric propulsion for regional-class and turboprop commercial airliners and test them in flight later this decade.
Working with NASA on EPFD are GE Aerospace, which is converting a modified Saab 340B aircraft, and magniX, which is using a modified De Havilland Dash 7 aircraft.
On display at Oshkosh was an electric aviation motor developed by magniX for the “eBeaver” fully electric seaplane. The motor directly informs electrified systems that will power the Dash 7 developed by magniX and NASA.
— John Gould
‘If it Flies, It’s Here’Friday, July 26 at 3 p.m. EDT
Bob Pearce, NASA’s associate administrator for aeronautics, visits the air traffic control tower at Wittman Regional Airport, home of the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 air show.NASA / Andrew Carlsen
NASA’s associate administrator for Aeronautics, Bob Pearce, is here at Oshkosh!
Pearce is responsible for leading NASA’s flight research activities. While at Oshkosh, he has taken media interviews, visited with industry representatives, and spoke with our aeronautical innovators at the NASA Pavilion.
One highlight was a visit to the tower at Wittman Regional Airport, home of the Oshkosh air show. Air traffic management is a key area of NASA’s work in aeronautics research. Pearce said that seeing such a mix of historic and modern aircraft flying together provided perspective about NASA’s goals.
“If it flies, it’s here,” he said. “Our vision for the future of aviation includes all types of aviation systems, and we appreciate experiencing more about what the future could look like.”
At the Oshkosh seaplane base on Lake Winnebago, Pearce saw an aircraft called the eBeaver, a fully electric seaplane developed by magniX. The systems used onboard eBeaver are directly informing a hybrid-electric demonstrator aircraft magniX is developing under NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration project.
Electrified aircraft power systems are part of NASA’s work in sustainable aviation. The agency is working to achieve net-zero aviation greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This will involve solutions ranging from new manufacturing methods and power systems to future generations of sustainable commercial aircraft.
Pearce reflected on how achieving this future vision relies not just on the technology, but also the people behind it.
“The future of aviation is for everyone, and getting to see that future generation take shape is special,” Pearce said.
To see more of that future generation of aeronautics taking shape, be sure to check out the social media takeover by our NASA interns present at Oshkosh. You can find it below in this live coverage or at @NASAAero on Instagram and X.
— John Gould
Bob Pearce (right), NASA’s associate administrator for aeronautics, speaks with a member of the media about the X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator inside the NASA Pavilion at the Oshkosh 2024 air show.NASA / John Gould Facebook logo @NASAaero @NASAaero Instagram logo @NASAaero Friday Means Day Five
Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m. EDT
The scene outside the NASA Pavilion tent at the Oshkosh 2024 air show on Friday morning, July 26.NASA / John Gould
It’s Friday, and we’re in love with aviation! Good morning and welcome to Day 5 of our coverage of all things NASA — and more — at the Oshkosh 2024 air show. The sky is great, big, and blue, and the spirit of flight is tangible.
— John Gould
Day Four Wrap UpThursday, July 25 at 8 p.m. EDT
Another day complete here at Oshkosh. NASA interns shared their social media takeover posts, our scientists and engineers gave even more talks about their innovative flight research, communicators continued to inform curious Pavilion visitors about NASA, and our STEM educators sparked the minds of even more future aeronautical innovators.
See you tomorrow!
— John Gould
Sarah Freeman’s StoryThursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. EDT
Sarah Freeman, an intern at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, is seen at right posing with the NASA meatball at Oshkosh 2024. Her nine-year-old self is seen inserted at left — a picture taken during a visit to a Glenn-sponsored STEM activity that inspired her to pursue a career in aviation.NASA
Happy National Intern Day! As you’ve seen today, our NASA interns took over our NASA Aeronautics social media to share their enthusiasm about aeronautics.
One of those interns is Sarah Freeman, a senior in mechanical and manufacturing engineering at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She is interning at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland supporting the Electrified Power Flight Demonstration project.
She wrote an inspirational story about how and why she ended up as a NASA intern:
“From a young age, I was captivated by the sky and the stars beyond. When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would respond: ‘I want to work for NASA.’
Growing up, I eagerly attended public outreach events hosted by NASA’s Glenn Research Center at the local library and science center in Cleveland. These events were more than just informative; they were inspirational, igniting my dreams and ambitions to one day contribute to the development of aviation.
My journey is not just about my personal dreams. I understand the importance of inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators, especially young girls and other underrepresented groups in STEM fields.
There is a special impact that representation can have on young minds and something very special about getting kids excited about science.
As I attend the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh airshow, I am helping run STEM events for children, from popsicle stick airplanes to marshmallow Martian helicopters, hoping to give back to an agency that supported my own growth and love for science.”
— John Gould
More from our InternsThursday, July 25 at 5:30 p.m. EDT
As a kid, I loved watching planes take off. Their innovative designs inspired me to work on aviation technology. As a #NASA Intern, I have integrated new tech into current aircraft and take part in building a more #sustainable future.
-Gryson Gardner, #NASAInterns… pic.twitter.com/KC0XPqDA5k
I love storytelling, especially to inspire others to care about humanity's future. Studying journalism I didn't think #NASA had a place for me. Now as an intern, I am creating exhibits and writing material about sustainable aviation!
-Tristan Finazzo, #NASAInterns…
Met NASA Administrator @SenBillNelson on my second day at EAA AirVenture #Oshkosh! Just #NASA intern things
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Three NASA Interns Expand Classroom Access to NASA Data
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Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater)This summer, NASA welcomed interns with professional teaching experience to help make the agency’s data more interactive and accessible in the classroom. Their efforts are an important step in fostering the education and curiosity of the Artemis Generation of students who will shape the future workforce.
Diane Ripollone: Making Activities Accessible for Low-Vision Students In the center, Diane Ripollone smiles in a blue jacket with the blue, white, and red NASA logo on the left and a SOFIA patch on the right. Behind Diane is the SOFIA aircraft and her arm rests on a railing beside her. Credit: Diane Ripollone
A 35-year-veteran educator, Diane Ripollone teaches Earth science, astronomy, and physics to high school students in North Carolina. In her decades of experience, she’s seen firsthand how students with physical challenges can face difficulties in connecting with lessons. She decided to tackle the issue head-on with her internship.
Ripollone supports the My NASA Data Program, which provides educational materials to interact with live data collected by NASA satellites, observatories, and sensors worldwide. As a NASA intern, she has worked to create physical materials with braille for students with- vision limitations.
“It’s a start for teachers,” Ripollone said. “Although every classroom is different, this helps to provide teachers a jumpstart to make engaging lesson plans centered around real NASA data.” Her NASA internship has excited and inspired her students, according to Ripollone. “My students have been amazed! I see their eyes open wide,” she said. “They say, ‘My teacher is working for NASA!'”
Felicia Haseleu: Improving Reading and Writing SkillsNorth Dakota teacher Felicia Haseleu never imagined she’d be a NASA intern until a colleague forwarded the opportunity to her inbox. A teacher on her 11th year, she has seen how COVID-19 has affected students: “It’s caused a regression in reading and writing ability,” a shared impact that was seen in students nationwide.
A science teacher passionate about reading and writing, Felicia set out to utilize these in the science curriculum. As an intern with My NASA Data, she’s prepared lesson plans that combine using the scientific method with creative writing, allowing students to strengthen their reading and writing skills while immersing themselves in science.
Haseleu anticipates her NASA internship will provide benefits inside and outside the classroom.
“It’s going to be awesome to return to the classroom with all of these materials,” she said. “Being a NASA intern has been a great experience! I’ve felt really supported and you can tell that NASA is all encompassing and supports one another. From the camaraderie to NASA investing in interns, it’s nice to feel valued by NASA.”
Teri Minami: Hands-on Lesson for Neurodivergent and Artistic Students Teri Minami poses in a white lab coat, lilac gloves, glasses, and “Dexter” name tag. She is on the right of the image with a coworker on the left. Red school lockers line the wall behind them. Credit: Teri Minami
“I’ve never been a data-whiz; I’ve always connected with science hands-on or through art,” said NASA intern Teri Minami, a teacher of 10 years in coastal Virginia. She cites her personal experience in science to guide her to develop lessons using NASA data for neurodivergent students or those with a more artistic background.
Through her NASA internship, she aims to create lesson plans which allow students to engage first-hand with science while outdoors, such as looking at water quality data, sea level ice, and CO2 emissions, taking their own measurements, and doing their own research on top of that.
Although many people associate being an intern with being an undergraduate in college, NASA interns come from all ages and backgrounds. In 2024, the agency’s interns ranged in age from 16 to 61 and included high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, doctoral students, and teachers.
Interested in joining NASA as an intern? Apply at intern.nasa.gov.
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