Uplift Aerospace & Salt Lake City School District Expand Starborn Academy with Astrolab and Dr. Sian Proctor to Launch Student Projects to the Moon
Uplift Aerospace (OTC PINK:NRPI) has expanded its Starborn Academy education program through a collaboration with Astrolab and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor. The program, "Moon Mission: Letter to the Moon," enables middle school students to create digital time capsules for launch to the lunar surface via Astrolab's FLIP rover on Astrobotic's Griffin Mission-1 lander.
The program is being implemented across Utah, Colorado, California, Florida, and Washington, D.C. A key event, the Salt Lake City School District Moon Mission Symposium, will be held on May 5, 2025, where winning students and teachers will be selected to witness the launch at Kennedy Space Center. The initiative includes a collaborative Moon-themed artwork by Dr. Proctor that will incorporate student messages and be included on the FLIP rover.
Uplift Aerospace (OTC PINK:NRPI) ha ampliato il suo programma educativo Starborn Academy grazie a una collaborazione con Astrolab e l'astronauta Dr.ssa Sian Proctor. Il programma, intitolato "Moon Mission: Letter to the Moon", permette agli studenti delle scuole medie di creare capsule del tempo digitali da inviare sulla superficie lunare tramite il rover FLIP di Astrolab, a bordo del lander Griffin Mission-1 di Astrobotic.
Il programma viene attuato in Utah, Colorado, California, Florida e Washington, D.C. Un evento importante, il Salt Lake City School District Moon Mission Symposium, si terrà il 5 maggio 2025, durante il quale saranno selezionati studenti e insegnanti vincitori che potranno assistere al lancio dal Kennedy Space Center. L'iniziativa include un'opera d'arte collaborativa a tema lunare creata dalla Dr.ssa Proctor, che incorporerà i messaggi degli studenti e sarà inclusa sul rover FLIP.
Uplift Aerospace (OTC PINK:NRPI) ha ampliado su programa educativo Starborn Academy mediante una colaboración con Astrolab y la astronauta Dra. Sian Proctor. El programa, "Moon Mission: Letter to the Moon", permite a estudiantes de secundaria crear cápsulas del tiempo digitales para ser enviadas a la superficie lunar a través del rover FLIP de Astrolab, que viajará en el módulo de aterrizaje Griffin Mission-1 de Astrobotic.
El programa se está implementando en Utah, Colorado, California, Florida y Washington, D.C. Un evento clave, el Simposio Moon Mission del Distrito Escolar de Salt Lake City, se llevará a cabo el 5 de mayo de 2025, donde se seleccionarán estudiantes y maestros ganadores para presenciar el lanzamiento en el Centro Espacial Kennedy. La iniciativa incluye una obra de arte colaborativa con temática lunar realizada por la Dra. Proctor, que incorporará mensajes de los estudiantes y será parte del rover FLIP.
Uplift Aerospace (OTC PINK:NRPI)는 Astrolab 및 우주비행사 Dr. Sian Proctor와의 협력을 통해 Starborn Academy 교육 프로그램을 확장했습니다. "Moon Mission: Letter to the Moon" 프로그램은 중학생들이 디지털 타임캡슐을 만들어 Astrolab의 FLIP 로버를 통해 Astrobotic의 Griffin Mission-1 착륙선과 함께 달 표면으로 발사할 수 있도록 합니다.
이 프로그램은 유타, 콜로라도, 캘리포니아, 플로리다, 워싱턴 D.C.에서 진행 중입니다. 주요 행사인 솔트레이크시티 교육구 Moon Mission 심포지엄은 2025년 5월 5일에 개최되며, 이 자리에서 선정된 학생과 교사들은 케네디 우주 센터에서 발사 장면을 직접 볼 기회를 얻게 됩니다. 이 이니셔티브에는 학생들의 메시지를 담아 FLIP 로버에 포함될 Dr. Proctor의 협업 달 테마 예술 작품도 포함되어 있습니다.
Uplift Aerospace (OTC PINK:NRPI) a étendu son programme éducatif Starborn Academy grâce à une collaboration avec Astrolab et l'astronaute Dr. Sian Proctor. Le programme intitulé "Moon Mission: Letter to the Moon" permet aux élèves du collège de créer des capsules temporelles numériques destinées à être envoyées sur la surface lunaire via le rover FLIP d'Astrolab, embarqué sur l'atterrisseur Griffin Mission-1 d'Astrobotic.
Le programme est déployé dans l'Utah, le Colorado, la Californie, la Floride et Washington, D.C. Un événement clé, le Salt Lake City School District Moon Mission Symposium, aura lieu le 5 mai 2025, où des élèves et enseignants gagnants seront sélectionnés pour assister au lancement depuis le Kennedy Space Center. L'initiative inclut une œuvre d'art collaborative sur le thème de la lune réalisée par le Dr Proctor, qui intégrera les messages des élèves et sera embarquée sur le rover FLIP.
Uplift Aerospace (OTC PINK:NRPI) hat sein Bildungsprogramm Starborn Academy durch eine Zusammenarbeit mit Astrolab und der Astronautin Dr. Sian Proctor erweitert. Das Programm "Moon Mission: Letter to the Moon" ermöglicht es Schülern der Mittelstufe, digitale Zeitkapseln zu erstellen, die über Astrolabs FLIP-Rover auf der Griffin Mission-1 Landeeinheit von Astrobotic zur Mondoberfläche geschickt werden.
Das Programm wird in Utah, Colorado, Kalifornien, Florida und Washington, D.C. umgesetzt. Ein wichtiges Ereignis, das Salt Lake City School District Moon Mission Symposium, findet am 5. Mai 2025 statt, bei dem Gewinner-Schüler und -Lehrer ausgewählt werden, um den Start im Kennedy Space Center live zu verfolgen. Die Initiative umfasst ein gemeinsames Mond-Themenkunstwerk von Dr. Proctor, das die Nachrichten der Schüler integriert und auf dem FLIP-Rover platziert wird.
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PARK CITY, UTAH / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2025 / Uplift Aerospace (OTC PINK:NRPI) is proud to announce the expansion of its Starborn Academy education program through a groundbreaking collaboration with Astrolab and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor. This program-Moon Mission: Letter to the Moon-invites middle school students to write and code digital time capsules with the opportunity of launching to the lunar surface aboard Astrolab's FLIP rover. The FLIP rover will be delivered to the Moon by Astrobotic's Griffin Mission-1 lander, a commercial mission awarded through NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative.
This spring, Starborn Academy is being implemented across Utah, Colorado, and California, with community programs also reaching students in Florida and Washington, D.C. The program empowers youth to explore space science, engage in creative expression, and connect personally with the future through messages destined for the Moon.
A centerpiece of the initiative will take place on May 5, 2025, at the Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) Moon Mission Symposium. Held in collaboration with Uplift Aerospace, this event will showcase Moon Mission projects from every middle school in the district. Top student projects will be selected at the symposium, and winning students and teachers will be invited to travel to Kennedy Space Center to witness the historic launch of their messages to the Moon.
Laura deShazo, Career and Technical Education Director for Salt Lake City School District, said, "From last year's pilot to expanding the program to all our middle schools, I've seen incredible growth in our students' love for learning and interest in STEM careers. When our students leave the classroom, they want more-they're reading more books, doing more research. We are ecstatic to see that they've ignited a renewed passion for learning."
The symposium will also feature the unveiling of a collaborative Moon-themed artwork by astronaut and artist Dr. Sian Proctor, incorporating student messages and set to be included on the FLIP rover. Representatives from Astrolab will be in attendance, alongside special awards presented by Uplift Aerospace to recognize outstanding student achievements.
For more information about Starborn Academy and the Moon Mission: Letter to the Moon initiative, visit https://www.starbornacademy.com or follow @upliftaerospace on social media. Watch the program testimonial video here: https://youtu.be/6RCL_GAezyo?si=M_s7tN1mB57-r7qa.
About Starborn Academy
Starborn Academy is the education and workforce development division of Uplift Aerospace.
Uplift Aerospace (Symbol: NRPI) is a space technology company based in Park City, Utah, advancing workforce development through immersive education, scientific research, and commercial spaceflight. Its software division, Starborn Academy, provides education and entertainment solutions that integrate training simulations with real-world experiences to build proficiency through hands-on, problem-based learning. Uplift also supports research and flight operations through partnerships with universities and research institutions.
About Astrolab
Astrolab is on a mission to move humanity forward to the next horizon by designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose rovers for all planetary surface needs. Formed by a highly specialized team of NASA veterans, former SpaceXers and JPL engineers, Astrolab is laser-focused on providing adaptive mobility solutions essential for life beyond Earth. In 2023, Astrolab announced an agreement with SpaceX to land a FLEX rover on the Moon as soon as late 2026. In 2024, NASA awarded the company a contract to advance the development of NASA's Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) which will help Artemis astronauts explore more of the Moon's surface on future missions.
The Astrolab team has industry-leading experience in terrestrial and planetary robotics, electric vehicles, human spaceflight and more. Astrolab's depth of experience and strategic partnerships with a wide array of world-class institutions, including electric vehicle pioneer Venturi Group, enables the delivery of Lunar and Mars mobility offerings at maximum reliability, flexibility, and cost effectiveness. The company is headquartered in Hawthorne, California. For more information, visit astrolab.space or follow us on X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
About Sian Proctor & Space2Inspire
Dr. Sian Leo Proctor is a visionary poet, artist, explorer, and geoscience professor. In 2021, Dr. Proctor made history as the first artist selected to go to space on the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission. She is the first woman commercial spaceship pilot and the only African-American woman to be a mission pilot. Dr. Proctor has been a community college geoscience professor for over 25 years and her artistic vision bridges the worlds of science, space exploration, and creative expression.
About Salt Lake City School District
The Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD), Utah's flagship district, is known for its robust academic offerings, inclusive educational environment, focus on supporting students' social and emotional learning, and for building college and career pathways for our students. We are a vibrant and diverse urban district with students from all over the world and with more than 80 languages spoken by our families. We are the preferred place to work for more than 3,000 employees (including 1,000 teachers). With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the Salt Lake City School District strives for excellence and equity: every student, every classroom, every day.
Media Contacts
Uplift Aerospace: Emily Higgins - press@upliftaerospace.com
Astrolab: John Taylor - john@astrolab.space (571) 437-4685
Sian Proctor: info@space2inspire.studio
SLCSD: Jason Olsen - jason.olsen@slcschools.org
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