NASA Astronauts Answer Student Questions About Space Life

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, flight engineers aboard the International Space Station, spoke with students from the University of Missouri's Pre-Employment Transition Services Program on April 30, 2025.

During this in-flight education event, the Expedition 74 crew members discussed what it's really like to live and work in space aboard the microgravity laboratory. They answered student questions about daily life on the orbital outpost, including how astronauts eat, sleep, work, and conduct scientific research 250 miles above Earth.

Meir and Hathaway are in the midst of a long-duration mission advancing scientific knowledge and testing new technologies for future human and robotic exploration. Their work supports NASA's Moon and Mars exploration approach, including lunar missions through the Artemis program.

This inspiring conversation highlights how NASA engages the next generation of explorers and scientists.

Topics covered:
- Life aboard the International Space Station
- Daily routines of astronauts in microgravity
- NASA's Artemis program and future Moon missions
- Scientific research on the ISS
- Career advice for students interested in space


Footage credit: NASA

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