Join us for an exciting virtual visit with scientists and engineers from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Students will learn how NASA teams design technology, solve problems, and explore space through two engaging, grade-level programs. A recording will not be available for this event, so please plan to attend live if you register.

Who: Open to all Braintree Academy families. Programs are tailored to the grade levels listed below.

Engineering a Satellite (Grades 5–8)

How do engineers build a satellite that can survive launch and work in space? In this interactive program, students will explore the engineering design process and learn how teams at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center design, build, and test satellites. The presentation also includes demonstrations that highlight tools, components, and how infrared light helps scientists study our universe.

Living and Working in Space (Grades K–4)

People are living and working in space right now! In this interactive presentation, younger students will learn how astronauts live aboard the International Space Station. Participants will explore how scientists and engineers help humans survive in space, take a look at the parts of an astronaut’s spacesuit, and even see examples of the food astronauts eat in orbit.

Optional Pre-Event Videos (Grades 5–8)

The presenter recommends watching a few short videos before the event. Some of these may be referenced during the program.

• A Day in the Life of a NASA Satellite Team (2:23)

• Building the Nation’s Newest Weather Satelite (1:47)

• So, You Want to Build a Satellite (1:27)

• Integration & Testing: James Webb Space Telescope (1:00)

• Expolore NASA Goddard’s Clean Room with Laura Betz (8:33)

• Precision & Design: Making Blankets for Hubble (5:15)

Optional:

• The How-To Guide to Satellites: The Design Review (1:18) 

• TESS Undergoes Integration and Testing (2:57) 

  
  

Families who would like to continue exploring after the event may enjoy:

• Build a Satellite (Grades 5-8)

• Building a Telescope (Grades 9-12)

• OSIRIS-Rex Paper Spacecraft Model

When

Engineering a Satellite (Grades 5–8)

Thursday, April 30, 2026

10:00am PT / 11:00am MT / 12:00pm CT / 1:00pm ET

Living and Working in Space (Grades K–4)

Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:00pm PT / 1:00pm MT / 2:00pm CT / 3:00pm ET

📡 Please register for the session that matches your student’s grade level.

Questions: Contact Kendra at virtualevents.braintree@malad.us (For Idaho Families) / virtual.events@braintreed.com (For All Other States)

Link to attend will go out in your Confirmation and Reminder emails.

A recording will not be available for this event, so please plan to attend live if you register.