The children are from ππ°ππππΌπ° π°βπΌπππ°π¬π» (Daposka Ahnkodapi Elementary), the Osage Nation Language Immersion School in Pawhuska. The stars theyβre talking with are NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Among them is Nicole Mann, the first Indigenous woman to represent NASA in space. Mann, a member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes, joined the crew of the International Space Station in October.
While students and community members gather at the Osage County Fairgrounds, Mann and her crewmates will join the event via live satellite broadcast to answer their questions.
Patrick Martin, the superintendent of the immersion school, said in a press release that students have been gearing up for this event with months of space-related activities, including a rocket launch. Wednesdayβs event will also offer science, technology, engineering, art and math activities for kids and other community members.
People who would like to hear the conversation can attend Wednesdayβs event at the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska or watch via NASA TV.
