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Shepherdstown Students Inspired by Astronaut Paul Lockhart

Former astronaut wows local kids with stories of space travel

The Journal | Friday, December 19, 2025

By Mckenna Galloway

On Thursday, retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Paul S. Lockhart captivated students at Morgan Academy in Shepherdstown with tales from his journeys aboard the International Space Station. By simplifying the science of space travel, Lockhart aimed to inspire the young audience about the possibilities of exploration and discovery, connecting them to the broader wonders of science and technology.

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