Artemis II Commander “Loved” Alexandria School Student Design
Bishop Ireton Student-Led Artemis II Project Earns Recognition from NASA Astronaut and National STEM Honor Society
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Bishop Ireton High School chapter of the National STEM Honor Society (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) was recently featured on the organization’s social media platforms, newsletter, and blog for its student engagement project connected to NASA’s Artemis II mission.
The recognition highlighted the chapter’s enthusiasm for STEM education, innovation, and space exploration during Global Astronomy Month.
Students Celebrate Artemis II Mission
Led by chapter president David De Costa, students created a special feature focused on NASA’s Artemis II mission, a major milestone in the agency’s continued efforts to return humans to the moon.
The student-designed project spotlighted the importance of Artemis II within NASA’s broader Artemis program. The mission included Commander G. Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
Students designed an educational poster to help inspire classmates and raise awareness about the future of deep space exploration. The initiative reflected the chapter’s commitment to promoting STEM learning, curiosity, and student engagement beyond the classroom.
NASA Astronaut Responds to Student Project
In a memorable moment for the chapter, David shared the poster with Artemis II Commander G. Reid Wiseman, who responded positively and said he loved the design.
The acknowledgment added excitement and significance to the project while demonstrating how student-led STEM initiatives can connect directly with leaders in science, technology, and exploration.
According to NASA, Artemis II sent astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a mission around the moon using the Space Launch System rocket, helping pave the way for future lunar exploration and long-term human space missions.
Inspiring Future STEM Leaders
The National STEM Honor Society praised the Bishop Ireton chapter for using Global Astronomy Month as an opportunity to celebrate scientific discovery and inspire students to think boldly about the future of STEM.
Projects like this continue to showcase how student leadership, creativity, and collaboration can make science and technology more engaging within school communities.
