NASA Launches Junior Test Pilot School to Inspire Young AerospaceEnthusiasts
NASA’s new Junior Test Pilot School will offer elementary studentshands-on STEM experiences in aviation and space science.
NASA’s New Educational Initiative for Kids
NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center, in partnership with the Flight Test Museum Foundation, is launching a six–week Junior Test Pilot School in Palmdale, California. The program is designed for elementary school students to explore careers in aerospace.
Hands-On Learning Through Flight Simulations
Participants will engage in simulations, flight–related experiments, and STEM workshops guided by engineers and test pilots. The initiative supports NASA’s broader mission of early STEM engagement through real–world, experiential learning
Building Future Innovators in Aerospace
This hands–on program not only introduces students to the science of flight but also emphasizes teamwork, problem–solving, and innovation—core skills needed in future aerospace and aviation industries
