This outreach event was a part of a first anniversary celebration for Space Systems Command, which is responsible for national security space systems and on-orbit defense capabilities.
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"We want to be able to inspire them and educate them about STEM and STEM careers," said Deputy Director of STEM Jonathan Stroud.
The students got a tour of the grounds before moving on to the main event.
"We do a little presentation, we do a paper rocket build, and then we do the rocket launch," Stroud said.
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"I actually saw that the girls built better rockets than the boys did and that's amazing. They all did very well, they were all very excited," said Willie H Frazier II, Senior Enlisted Leader for Space Systems Command.
Officials say they can't wait for these ambitious students to come back.
"Now we have a STEM outreach program and we hope to continue growing it," said STEM Director Nicole Palmer.
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