National Intern Day
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Throughout the year, thousands of student interns contribute to NASA's missions of human spaceflight, aeronautics, space science and Earth research. NASA interns use their creativity and innovation to work on projects that impact NASA’s mission, like sending the first woman and next man to the Moon. Be part of an amazing virtual team while contributing to NASA missions. Learn more at https://intern.nasa.gov/.
Visit the 10 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for a NASA Internship webpage.
Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Thursday, July 31, 2025.
New "What's Up" Video Available
Our Sky
Get your monthly overview of the night sky.
Event Type: Online Presentation/Interaction. Online Event Type: For Classrooms.
Friday, August 1, 2025.
NASA Space Place's Art Challenge
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Do you love making art and using your imagination? So do we! Every NASA mission starts with a creative idea about how to explore something in a new way. Get creative and submit your art before the deadline at the end of the month!
Friday, August 1, 2025.
Anniversary - Neil Armstrong's 95th Birthday (1930)
Human Spaceflight
Neil A. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio,
on August 5, 1930. He began his NASA career in Ohio.
As spacecraft commander for Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing mission, Armstrong gained the distinction of being the first man to land a craft on the moon and first to step on its surface.
Event Type: Annual /Historic.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
For more info visit www.nasa.gov. National Aviation Day
Aeronautics
Ever since 1939, August 19 has been celebrated as National Aviation Day, the legacy of a presidential proclamation first made by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Selected because it was Orville Wright’s birthday, the decision to revel in all things aeronautical came at an exciting time in aviation history. Explore Aeronautics STEM for resources and activities for all ages, including even the youngest. A paper airplane engineering station is always a good activity; check out Wingin’ It, and this Ring Wing Glider. Here are more fun tips for celebrating.
Event Type: Annual /Historic. Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
New "What's Up" Video Available
Our Sky
Get your monthly overview of the night sky.
Event Type: Online Presentation/Interaction. Online Event Type: For Classrooms.
Monday, September 1, 2025.
NASA Space Place's Art Challenge
Other
Do you love making art and using your imagination? So do we! Every NASA mission starts with a creative idea about how to explore something in a new way. Get creative and submit your art before the deadline at the end of the month!
Monday, September 1, 2025.
NASA Spring Internships Deadline
Throughout the year, thousands of student interns contribute to NASA's missions of human spaceflight, aeronautics, space science and Earth research. NASA interns use their creativity and innovation to work on projects that impact NASA’s mission, like sending the first woman and next man to the Moon. Be part of an amazing virtual team while contributing to NASA missions. Learn more at https://intern.nasa.gov/. (And for internships at NASA JPL, visit https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/internships/)
Visit the 10 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for a NASA Internship webpage.
Event Type: Registration Deadline.
Friday, September 12, 2025.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
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September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
Event Type: Annual /Historic. Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Monday, September 15, 2025 – Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
For more info visit hispanicheritagemonth.gov. International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Earth-Sun-Moon
The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet.
The phaseout of controlled uses of ozone depleting substances and the related reductions have not only helped protect the ozone layer for this and future generations, but have also contributed significantly to global efforts to address climate change; furthermore, it has protected human health and ecosystems by limiting the harmful ultraviolet radiation from reaching the earth.
Event Type: Annual /Historic. Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
For more info visit www.un.org. New "What's Up" Video Available
Our Sky
Get your monthly overview of the night sky.
Event Type: Online Presentation/Interaction. Online Event Type: For Classrooms.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
NASA Space Place's Art Challenge
Other
Do you love making art and using your imagination? So do we! Every NASA mission starts with a creative idea about how to explore something in a new way. Get creative and submit your art before the deadline at the end of the month!
Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
World Space Week
Our Solar System
Join educators and space enthusiasts around the world to celebrate the United Nations-declared World Space Week,. This international event commemorates the beginning of the Space Age with the launch of Sputnik 1 on Oct. 4, 1957.
World Space Week is the largest public space event in the world, with celebrations in more than 70 nations. During World Space Week, teachers are encouraged to use space-themed activities to excite students about science and technology.
Participating is easy. Visit the World Space Week website to find educational resources to use in the classroom. Share your own lessons and events to get maximum recognition for your school. After your events, visit the website to share details and lessons learned.
To learn more about World Space Week, visit http://www.worldspaceweek.org.
Event Type: Annual /Historic. Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Saturday, October 4, 2025 – Friday, October 10, 2025.
Ada Lovelace Day
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Ada Lovelace Day (http://findingada.com/) is an international celebration day of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and math. It aims to increase the profile of women in STEM and, in doing so, create new role models who will encourage more girls into STEM careers and support women already working in STEM.
The Chandra mission featured Ms. Lovelace and other women in science ; download a poster of her here.
Event Type: Annual /Historic. Annual / Historic: Annual Event.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Deadline: Design the Mission Patch for NASA’s Next HERA Campaign
Human Spaceflight
Did you know NASA simulates crewed space missions with the Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA)? HERA is a two-and-a-half story, 650-square-foot habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. In 2026, four missions will take place inside HERA with crews of four volunteers who will live isolated and confined during 45-day simulated trips to the Moon. K-12 students at private and public schools in the U.S. are invited to design the patches for these upcoming missions. Winners will work with a Human Research Program graphic designer to turn their concept into a reality.
Event Type: Registration Deadline.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
For more info visit www.nasa.gov.