NASA SEES Interns Tackle Real-World Challenges in Lunar Exploration

Space Research Program for High School Students

The NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Internship Program at the University of Texas Center for Space Research brings young talents together in space exploration. Under the guidance of NASA, academic, and industry experts, high school students gain hands-on experience in small, mission-focused research teams.

MATRIX Team and Mission Architecture Tools

For the summer 2026 session, the SEES Mission Architecture Tool for Research, Integration, and eXploration (MATRIX) team takes center stage. This specialized team will conduct targeted research to solve complex technical and operational challenges in lunar exploration.

Fostering the Next Generation of Scientists

Such internship initiatives allow early-career researchers to work on real-world space missions and engineering obstacles while still in high school. Mentored by seasoned professionals, these projects help train the next generation of scientists and engineers for future space exploration.