Exp 76 NGS In-Flight STEM Downlinks

NASA In-flight STEM Downlinks allow participants and facilitators to interact with astronauts aboard the International Space Station for a 20-minute question-and-answer session. During the event, astronauts answer prerecorded participants questions live on air. Downlinks are available to U.S.-based formal and informal organizations including Career Technical Education programs.

In-Flight STEM Downlinks Overview:
• Large-scale, public events serving formal and informal STEM communities based in the U.S.
and U.S. territories
• Prioritize engagement with K-12 audiences; universities, community colleges as well as formal and informal STEM
organizations are welcome to apply
• Support a comprehensive suite of STEM Engagement proposed by host organizations to enhance
participants understanding of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
• Stream live on the Learn with NASA YouTube page
• Occur Monday – Friday, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. CT, excluding federal holidays

The Proposal Process:
1. Download the Planning Guide and Expedition 76 Proposal Form on the website. Email questions to
[email protected]
2. Register in NASA STEM Gateway. Registration is a three-step process:
a. Register and set up a profile in NASA STEM Gateway
b. Download and complete the Expedition 76 Proposal Form
c. Register specifically for the current In-Flight STEM Downlink engagement
3. Upload the completed proposal form and supporting materials in NASA STEM Gateway by the proposal deadline – 12:00 p.m. CT on September 25, 2026.

Proposal Sections:
• Leadership Support and Technology Plan Statement
• Impact Statement
• Event & Logistics Plan
• Measuring Impact & Collecting Data Plan
• Community Engagement Plan
• Optional: Above and Beyond

The Expedition 76 proposal window opens July 27, 2026, for organizations interested in hosting a Downlink from April 2027 - Dec. 2027. To learn more, attend a Virtual Information session at our website, https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/in-flight-stem-downlinks/.

Proposals are due by noon CT on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Email questions to [email protected].

Virtual Question-and-Answer Sessions
Three virtual question-and-answer sessions will be offered throughout the proposal period. We invite you to attend the session that works best with your schedule to gain answers and feedback on your proposal, Impact Statement, and other parts of the application process.

Tue. Aug. 11, 2026 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. CT

Thurs. Sept. 10, 2026 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. CT

**Eligible Applicants:** Educator
**Academic Level:** K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate Sophomore
**Activity Type:** Virtual
**Citizenship:** US Citizen Only
**Type:** Pre-College STEM Experience