Astrophysics Education and Outreach

Community Engagement

The Hubble Space Telescope team offers a 2,000-square-foot exhibit, which immerses visitors in the magnificence and mystery of the Hubble mission and introduces the James Webb Space Telescope. A scale model of the Hubble is the focal point of the installation. “Satellite” units incorporate hands-on activities about how the telescope works, and feature Hubble’s contributions to the exploration of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe. 

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope marks 35 years in orbit in 2025. Since its launch and deployment in April 1990, Hubble’s mission has rewritten astronomy textbooks with its powerful observations of our universe.

Student Opportunities

Involving Students and Postdocs in SAT Projects

Most of our technology development PIs hire students and postdocs, on average three or four per project, totaling many dozens to date. This helps train the future astrophysics workforce. As can be seen in the quotes below, the Program is making a deep impact on these future technologists, and through them promotes astrophysics missions over many decades to come.

Internships and Fellowships

NASA internships and fellowships leverage NASA’s unique missions and programs to enhance and increase the capability and size of the nation’s future science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. Internships are available from high school to graduate level. Internships provide students with the opportunity to participate in either research or other experiential learning, under the guidance of a mentor at NASA.

NASA Resources

NASA Learning Resources

Engaging students in NASA’s exciting missions, broad range of careers, and unique learning opportunities.

Universe of Learning

The NASA’s Universe of Learning team connects the public to the data, discoveries, and experts that span NASA’s Astrophysics missions.