NASA’s new X-59 test pilot Mike Lippert has powered up the aircraft for his first time as he gets closer to his first flight in the X-plane.
With guidance from fellow test pilots and months of simulator training, he’s gaining critical insight to how the cockpit and control room sync in real time.
Innovation soars with our interns! ✨
At NASA Armstrong, students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology that evolves into real aerospace applications. Guided by mentors with decades of flight research expertise, interns learn how ideas become missions and how data become discovery.
Deadline to apply for Spring 2027 internships is September 14:
The future of aerospace starts with opportunities like these!
Standing in front of one of NASA’s F-15 research aircraft, our summer interns are gaining hands-on experience while working alongside scientists, engineers, pilots, communicators, and more to support NASA’s mission.
Their curiosity, enthusiasm, and fresh perspective strengthen our team every day.
Happy National Intern Day! Thanks for spending your summer with us. Here’s to the next generation of innovators and explorers!
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Discover what’s possible with a NASA internship! ✈️🚀
Interns play a vital role in advancing NASA’s mission to make aviation cleaner, quieter, and more efficient for the nation.
From testing innovative aircraft concepts to real research in our flight labs, interns work alongside experts driving the future of aerospace.
If you’re curious, motivated, and passionate about exploring what’s next in flight, a NASA internship is the perfect place to launch your journey!
Apply here: