This project will develop and implement a comprehensive aviation assembly and fabrication program for high school students integrating aerospace science engineering design and hands-on manufacturing…

NASA Shared Services Center awarded the School Board of Brevard County $2.017 million on July 15, 2026, under the Congressionally Directed Programs (CFDA 43.014) to develop and implement a comprehensive aviation assembly and fabrication program for high school students integrating aerospace science, engineering design, and hands-on manufacturing skills. The award includes establishing curriculum aligned with these competencies.

The recipient, a local government and school district entity located in Melbourne, Florida, will perform work at its Melbourne facility. The period of performance runs from July 15, 2026, through July 14, 2027. Congressionally Directed Programs are non-competitive awards provided by Congress for specific projects or programs; proposals are evaluated on the relevance to NASA's mission, the intrinsic scientific, engineering, or educational merit of the proposed effort, and cost allowability, allocability, and reasonability.

This project will develop and implement a comprehensive aviation assembly and fabrication program for high school students integrating aerospace science engineering design and hands-on manufacturing skills. The work includes establishing curriculu