Surprisingly STEM: Exploration Geologist Angela Garcia | NASA Artemis Program

Surprisingly STEM: Exploration Geologist Angela Garcia | NASA Artemis Program

Here at NASA, we do not take "geology for granite." Enjoy this rock-solid episode of Surprisingly STEM and learn how exploration geologist Angela Garcia is training NASA astronauts to explore for the crater good of humanity.

NASA uses field tests to simulate missions to prepare for deep space destinations. The Arizona desert has been a training ground for lunar exploration since the Apollo era because of the many similarities to the lunar terrain, including craters, faults and volcanic features. 

Learn more about NASA’s Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program:

https://www.nasa.gov/extravehicular-activity-and-human-surface-mobility/

Use this gem of a STEM activity to dig in a little deeper: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/activity/edible-rocks/

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Video Credit: NASA STEM

Duration: 5 minutes, 42 seconds

Release Date: June 6, 2024

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