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Apr 6, 2023

‘It’s America’s Rocket:’ A Q&A with Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson Ahead of NC Space Symposium

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson is the first woman launch director at NASA. On November 16, 2022, she launched Artemis I, the first in a series of missions bringing human exploration back to the Moon and eventually, Mars. As the keynote speaker for the NC Space Symposium on April 21, Blackwell-Thompson will share her experiences with students. She spoke with NC Space Grant about her STEM journey and her role in the Artemis missions.
Astronaut Zena Cardman wearing a space helmet.

Apr 12, 2021

Amazing Astronaut: Cardman to Share Success at NC Space Symposium

Zena Cardman’s love of science is out-of-this world. And that’s exactly where the NASA astronaut will be before long. But first, she will be the keynote speaker for the NC…
mentor and students talking

Apr 25, 2019

Inaugural SPACE Symposium a Great Success

Turnout far exceeded expectation, making this first symposium a big success.

Dec 6, 2018

NC Space Grant Inaugural SPACE Symposium Scheduled for Apr. 4-5, 2019