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Boston University students talk with astronauts onboard the International Space Station

Boston University hosted chat with Astronauts on board the International Space Station
Boston University hosted chat with Astronauts on board the International Space Station 01:30

BOSTON - Boston University gave students the chance to talk with astronauts onboard the International Space Station on Wednesday. 

Students were able to participate in a question and answer session that included Bob Hines, who is a BU alum, and fellow Crew-4 astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti. The program celebrated Hines's accomplishments, and talked about BU's larger role in space exploration.

After the Q & A students participated in hands on STEM activities including canister rocket launches and fly by wire design challenges. 

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