MADE FOR NASA

NASA HUNCH and Launch America

Imagine that while still in high school, students across the nation who are participating in the NASA High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) Program have contributed flight hardware to the historic “Launch America” event. SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship is sending astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) from the historic 39A launch pad at Kennedy Space Center.

NASA HUNCH manufacturing students have made 70 flight ready Single Stowage Lockers (SSLs) over the past four years. Four of these SSLs are carrying supplies to the ISS on this momentous flight. The NASA HUNCH SSLs are carrying liquid cooling ventilation garments, crew shoes, and an exercise harness for the astronauts. To recognize the dedication and skills of the students who manufacture flight hardware, NASA allows both students and their instructors to sign the top of the Single Stowage Lockers.