Team Astra @VTMicrogNExT
We are an all freshmen undergrad design team from @virginia_tech participating in @NASA #MicrogNExT design challenge TeamAstraVT.weebly.com Blacksburg, VA Joined January 2017-
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Team Astra 2021 has been chosen to move on to Phase 2! #Micrognext
50 years ago, the Manned Orbiting Laboratory (a U.S. Air Force & National Reconnaissance Office project) faced budget constraints and was cancelled. 7 MOL astronauts transferred to NASA, all of whom flew early Space Shuttle missions. nasa.gov/feature/50-yea…
We have concluded testing! Thank you so much to everyone who has helped make this possible
To clarify, we will be testing 9:45 - 10:05 Central Standard Time.
Howdy folks, testing day is finally here! Our time slot is 9:45 - 10:05; moreover, you can watch us on live stream: link - ustream.tv/channel/IRD-te… password - micro-G
This week, here's Kieran Koch, the CEO (Chief Editing Officer). Major - Aerospace Hometown - Portsmouth, VA Top movie - Interstellar Favorite drink - Water Best outfit - Cozy fleece Interesting tidbit - Walked on two glaciers Next week: a particularly noteworthy character...
To kick things off, here's our Team Lead, Ashley Thomas. Major: Aerospace Hometown: Tucson, AZ. Top movie - Princess Bride Favorite drink - Espresso Best outfit - Uggs Fun fact - Known best friend since four months old Check next week to meet one of the world's youngest CEOs.
It's time to meet the names and faces behind all of this season's hard work. Each week, we invite you to learn about our roles, majors, and personalities.
We are very quickly approaching the manufacturing phase of our project. To cover the material costs, we just launched a fundraiser that you can access at gofundme.com/virginia-tech-…. Please help spread the word, and thank you for any contribution you make to our fantastic journey.
The wait is over! The results from our preliminary design proposal came today. We were approved to advance to Phase II, with testing in June! Thank you NASA for the excellent feedback on our PDR, and we are entering the prototyping segment of the overall process. #Micrognext
... Could it hold our camera mount?
... Could it hold our camera mount?
We are so grateful to have been guests of the president tonight. It was amazing getting talk to @VTSandsman and Dean Ross as well as plenty of alumni. And of course we can’t forget about meeting @TheHokieBird
Setting up to talk to @VTSandsman and his guests at today’s football game.
Team Astra is so very honored and proud to announce that we have been invited to watch an upcoming home football game with President of Virginia Tech, @VTSandsman , as well as the Committee of 100 in the President's Box! What an amazing opportunity! #GoHokies 🧡
Our students enjoyed hearing from @VTMicrogNExT Thank you Emma Peiffer & Kathryn Robertson

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