May 10, 2010

Tracy Young Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 tracy g young@nasa gov

Ann Marie Trotta Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1601 ann marie trotta@nasa gov

RELEASE: 10-110

NASA ENABLES STUDENTS TO LAUNCH VIRTUAL SPACE SHUTTLE

WASHINGTON - As NASA prepares to launch a space shuttle on Friday, May 14, the agency is offering the ABCs of 3,2,1 liftoff to students and educators throughout the nation A new computer simulation program will allow them to take on the roles of NASA engineers and launch the shuttle from their own classrooms

The program is based on software used for training at the shuttle Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida The Kennedy Launch Academy Simulation System, or KLASS, gives students the chance to monitor important shuttle systems during a launch countdown and decide whether they are "go" for liftoff They will work together as a team and learn about the different responsibilities behind-the-scenes of a shuttle launch

KLASS was designed for sixth- through 10th-grade students to develop their science, technology, engineering and math skills

In addition to the launch simulation software, KLASS is offering 40 hours of lesson plans and interactive resources for teachers These materials can be used for one-day lessons or one-year curriculums

The KLASS materials are available for download at:

http://www nasa gov/education/klass

For more information about NASA's education programs, visit:

http://www nasa gov/education

For more information about the space shuttle, visit:

http://www nasa gov/shuttle

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