This program offers a unique opportunity for Texas high school juniors to engage directly with NASA scientists and engineers and gain hands-on experience with real-world aerospace concepts and missions.
The Texas High School Aerospace Scholars (TAS) program is a year-long commitment designed for high school juniors to explore STEM fields through the lens of aerospace. The program begins with an online learning phase called Launch Pad, where students engage with interactive lessons and design challenges covering Earth science, space exploration, technology, and aeronautics. These modules are aligned with NASA's missions and help students develop skills in coding, computer-aided design (CAD), and engineering. High-achieving students are then invited to participate in Moonshot, a five-day virtual summer challenge. During Moonshot, students work in teams with mentorship from NASA scientists and engineers to plan an Artemis-themed mission to the Moon and Mars. The top-performing teams from Moonshot may receive an invitation to Base Camp, a residential experience at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, where they engage in hands-on activities, tours of NASA facilities, and present their mission concepts to NASA professionals. The program aims to provide students with practical, transferable skills and a clearer understanding of STEM careers within the aerospace industry.
During the online Launch Pad phase, students engage with interactive lessons, complete quizzes and rubric-based activities, and participate in design challenges such as 3D drawing and video creation. For the Moonshot virtual summer challenge, students work in teams on an Artemis-themed mission concept to the Moon and Mars, guided by NASA mentors.
The program is best for Texas high school juniors who are U.S. citizens, interested in STEM, and curious about aerospace or science careers.
Online learning with opportunities connected to NASA's Johnson Space Center
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