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Vault Plate | Spacecraft – NASA's Europa Clipper
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IntroductionThere's a legacy of NASA spacecraft carrying inspirational messages from Earth, from the Pioneer Plaque and the Voyager Golden Record, to engravings carried aboard NASA's Mars rovers. Now, as NASA sends a new mission from one ocean world to another, the Europa Clipper spacecraft continues this tradition, inspiring global interest and connection through its journey.
Connected by Water
Connected by Water

Explore the intricate design of NASA's Europa Clipper vault plate in 3D: Spin the digital model to discover the languages of Earth, celestial equations, and a poem for Europa, all uniting art, science, and humanity in a message of exploration. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

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Water connects our planet Earth with Jupiter's moon Europa. The Europa Clipper mission aims to confirm that a vast ocean exists beneath Europa's icy surface, making it a promising place to study habitability for life beyond Earth. This shared element of water inspired the Europa Clipper team to engrave designs that celebrate human connections and our collective spirit of exploration on a triangular metal plate. The plate, made of tantalum metal about 1 millimeter thick and about 7 by 11 inches (18 by 28 centimeters), is part of the structure that will protect Europa Clipper’s electronics from Jupiter’s harmful radiation. 
Water connects all life as we know it, and all human cultures. The outward-facing side of the vault plate features "Water Words" — a visual representation of the word for water in 103 spoken languages, extending from a central symbol that represents the sign for water in American Sign Language. Professional linguists helped to collect a diverse and inclusive sampling of human language families from across the globe.
Europa Clipper's Magnetometer Testing is Complete, Ready for Integration – NASA's Europa Clipper
La poetisa laureada estadounidense Ada Limón, conocida por su trabajo que explora la conexión humana con el mundo natural, está escribiendo un nuevo poema dedicado a la misión Europa Clipper de la NASA.

Una voz entre las estrellas: Poema de la poetisa laureada estadounidense Ada Limón viajará a Europa en una nave espacial de la NASA

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, who is known for work that explores the human connection to the natural world, is crafting a new poem dedicated to NASA’s Europa Clipper mission.

A Voice Among the Stars: Poem by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón Will Ride to Europa on NASA Spacecraft

Europa Clipper’s mass spectrometer was delivered to JPL in December 2022. 

Europa Clipper's Mass Spectrometer Delivered to JPL

The enormous spacecraft that will head to Jupiter’s moon Europa uses four large reaction wheels to help keep it oriented.

NASA's Europa Clipper Gets Its Wheels for Traveling in Deep Space

Europa Clipper’s surface dust analyzer instrument was delivered to JPL in September 2022. 

Europa Clipper's Surface Dust Analyzer Instrument Delivered to JPL 

The approximately 10-foot-diameter (3-meter-diameter) HGA will beam back information from Europa Clipper’s nine instruments, which will gather data on Europa’s atmosphere, surface, and interior.

Europa Clipper's High-Gain Antenna Undergoes Precision Testing at NASA Langley

The spacecraft will occupy the main production facility of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory as it prepares for its 2024 launch to Jupiter’s moon Europa.

NASA's Europa Clipper Spacecraft Kicks Assembly Into High Gear

Carlisa Drew went from being a commercial electrician to wiring the electrical system for NASA’s Europa Clipper propulsion module. 

Mission Dispatch: Wiring Europa Clipper's Propulsion Module

The agency’s mission to explore Jupiter’s icy moon takes a big step forward as engineers deliver a major component of the spacecraft.

NASA's Europa Clipper Mission Completes Main Body of the Spacecraft
E-THEMIS | Instruments – NASA's Europa Clipper
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, who is known for work that explores the human connection to the natural world, is crafting a new poem dedicated to NASA’s Europa Clipper mission.

A Voice Among the Stars: Poem by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón Will Ride to Europa on NASA Spacecraft

La poetisa laureada estadounidense Ada Limón, conocida por su trabajo que explora la conexión humana con el mundo natural, está escribiendo un nuevo poema dedicado a la misión Europa Clipper de la NASA.

Una voz entre las estrellas: Poema de la poetisa laureada estadounidense Ada Limón viajará a Europa en una nave espacial de la NASA

The enormous spacecraft that will head to Jupiter’s moon Europa uses four large reaction wheels to help keep it oriented.

NASA's Europa Clipper Gets Its Wheels for Traveling in Deep Space

The spacecraft will occupy the main production facility of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory as it prepares for its 2024 launch to Jupiter’s moon Europa.

NASA's Europa Clipper Spacecraft Kicks Assembly Into High Gear

Carlisa Drew went from being a commercial electrician to wiring the electrical system for NASA’s Europa Clipper propulsion module. 

Mission Dispatch: Wiring Europa Clipper's Propulsion Module

The agency’s mission to explore Jupiter’s icy moon takes a big step forward as engineers deliver a major component of the spacecraft.

NASA's Europa Clipper Mission Completes Main Body of the Spacecraft

The instrument to measure the surface temperature of Jupiter’s moon Europa has arrived at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. 

Europa Clipper's Thermal Imager Delivered to JPL

The MISE team recently achieved a milestone for any telescope: first light.

Mission Dispatch: Imaging Spectrometer's First Light

Science instruments and other hardware for the spacecraft will come together in the mission’s final phase before a launch to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa in 2024.

NASA Begins Assembly of Europa Clipper Spacecraft

Here are ten things to know about how Europa Clipper’s instruments will achieve the mission’s science objectives.
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At NASA, our engineers, mathematicians, scientists, accountants, writers, IT specialists, project managers, program analysts, and many other professionals work together to break barriers to achieve the seemingly impossible. Non-engineering interns may support a variety of business and program management work, including procurement, budgeting, accounting, information technology, and security.

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Are Internships Paid?

The majority of interns receive a stipend award, but there are some volunteer opportunities noted in project descriptions.

 

Is housing my responsibility if I receive an internship?

Interns are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. This includes locating their own housing options and paying for their housing. Centers may be able to offer minimal assistance by providing a list of local available housing and/or establishing a private social media group for interns to utilize for relocation planning purposes.

 

Is a Letter of Recommendation required?

The Office of STEM Engagement does not require a letter of recommendation. 

 

Will I need a car?

Your center location and housing options will determine if you need a car. At most centers, unless you find housing within walking distance, you will most likely need a car. However, there are ample public transportation options at some centers

 

I'm not a science or engineering student. Can I still get an internship at NASA?

Yes! Interns may support a variety of business and program management work, including human resources, administration and program analysis, accounting and budget, communication and public relations, procurement and contracts, information technology, security, and education. No matter your academic major, you’ll find that NASA is a place where you’ll belong to a supportive community that values your background, perspective, and life experiences.

 

My Path to NASA

Astronauts are often the face of NASA, but our workforce is made up of all kinds of professionals. We are scientists, engineers, IT specialists, human resources specialists, accountants, writers, technicians and many other kinds of people working together. No matter what your strengths are, there's a place at NASA for you!

	Explore Careers at NASA
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No matter your academic major, you’ll find that NASA is a place where you’ll belong to a supportive community that values your background, perspective, and life experiences.

 

My Path to NASA

Astronauts are often the face of NASA, but our workforce is made up of all kinds of professionals. We are scientists, engineers, IT specialists, human resources specialists, accountants, writers, technicians and many other kinds of people working together. No matter what your strengths are, there's a place at NASA for you!

	Explore Careers at NASA 	

Jessica WatkinsJessica Watkins, a former JPL intern turned NASA astronaut, made her first trip to the International Space Station as part of the agency's SpaceX Crew 4 mission. Read MoreChristian TaubenbergerIntern to published scientist in under a year, Christian Taubenberger interned with the Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory through the summer of 2020 and then spring of 2021 on the same project.Read MoreMichelle VoAt NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, UCLA student Michelle Vo applied her talents to VR and AR experiences that help scientists explore a totally different world.Read MoreBrittany NezAs a NASA Glenn Research Center intern, Brittany Nez was part of a tight-knit community of Native American engineers. At the University of Colorado Boulder, she works in the assembly, integration, and testing phase of the CANVAS satellite mission.Read More 

 

“After years of constant hard work, setbacks, and dreaming about the future, I finally made it to NASA!”

Andrea Lasta
Armstrong Flight Research Center Intern

Hardworking. Inspiring. Dedicated.
Interstellar Experiences of NASA Interns
Students across the agency from all backgrounds, disciplines and education levels share pieces of their NASA journey. Each post helps paint a picture of the diverse and talented group that is furthering NASA’s mission. You could be among them. 

Read Their Stories

Student interns and NASA personnel cluster in front of PRANDTL-D No. 3 following a crash on Rosamond Dry Lake. The radio-controlled glider was built to validate a new spanload.NASA 

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At NASA, we explore the extraordinary every day and our work is more than just a profession—it’s a lifelong pursuit and a passion. NASA offers several opportunities for students to undertake meaningful and challenging projects that truly make an impact on humanity. 

Quick Facts

NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement provides, annually, more than 2,000 students the opportunity to impact  the agency’s mission through a hands-on internship. 

 

The Pathways program offers current students and recent graduates paid internships that are direct pipelines to full-time employment at NASA upon graduation.

 

The majority of interns receive a paid stipend award, which is based on academic level and session duration.

 

Interns will work with the guidance of mentors from NASA on agency projects.

 

Depending on the project, interns will work either remote or on-site at any of NASA’s 10 field centers across the country.

 

NASA interns typically work during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, unless stated in the project description.

 

NASA offers internships for non-STEM majors. Even if you are not a science or engineering student, you can get an internship at NASA!  

 

	Explore the Extraordinary	

	NASA’s internship programs provide training, mentoring, and career development opportunities while working with the best science, engineering, financial, information technology and business minds in the world.	

 

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NASA interns typically work during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, unless stated in the project description.

 

NASA offers internships for non-STEM majors. Even if you are not a science or engineering student, you can get an internship at NASA!  

 

	Explore the Extraordinary	

	NASA’s internship programs provide training, mentoring, and career development opportunities while working with the best science, engineering, financial, information technology and business minds in the world.	

 

	Internship	

	Pathways Internship	

	Fellowship	

	JPL Internship	

	International Internship	

Internship

NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration. 
OSTEM internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions. Internships may be full time or part time; and, they may be on a NASA center or facility, or even working from your home or dorm.Join our NASA team and gain valuable on-the-job experience, build your resume, and strengthen your career readiness. We offer three sessions annually, so visit our website often for opportunities.2025 Internship Application Deadlines:Spring 2025: Aug. 23, 2024Summer 2025 – Early Decision: Oct. 25, 2024; Final, Feb. 28, 2025Fall 2025: May 16, 2025

	Click Here to Explore Our Opportunities and Apply 	

 

Pathways Internship

The Pathways program offers current students and recent graduates paid internships that are direct pipelines to full-time employment at NASA upon graduation. Launch your career with a Pathways internship.
NASA’s work-study (co-op) program is a starting point to a career at NASA. Pathways interns gain valuable work experience and professional development. Paid federal civil servant opportunities with benefits are offered across most NASA facilities. Completion of the Pathways program may lead to a NASA job offer.

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Fellowship

NASA Fellowships allow graduate-level students to pursue research projects in response to the agency’s current research priorities.
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International Internship

NASA Intern and Fellow Opportunities for International Students
NASA International Internship (NASA I²) seeks to better prepare students to work in a global environment and on multicultural international missions. NASA and the nation benefit from a cadre of future scientists, engineers and other professionals who become familiar and experienced in multinational environments. Internship sessions are arranged in three sessions during the calendar year (spring, summer and fall). 

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Eligibility at a Glance
RequirementsOSTEM InternPathways InternInternational InternCitizenship U.S. CitizenU.S. CitizenCitizen of a country with a current agreementGPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale2.9 on a 4.0 scaleMaintain high academic standingEnrollment Be a full-time student (high school through graduate-level) or a part-time college-level student enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours. Current educatorA degree or certificate seeking student who is currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited educational institution on at least a half time basis Have completed at least 15 semester hours or 23 quarter hours Be able to work at least 640 hours before completing degree/certificate requirementsPursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) in a topic relevant to NASA’s mission prioritiesOther Must be 16 years old at time of applicationAt least 16 years old at the time of appointmentDemonstrate an active interest in the U.S. space program Communicate proficiently in EnglishA common misconception is that NASA only offers engineering internships. Please know that we have opportunities for students who are not majoring in engineering. NASA needs employees with a variety of knowledge and skills. At NASA, our engineers, mathematicians, scientists, accountants, writers, IT specialists, project managers, program analysts, and many other professionals work together to break barriers to achieve the seemingly impossible. Non-engineering interns may support a variety of business and program management work, including procurement, budgeting, accounting, information technology, and security.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Frequently Asked Questions

	More Frequently Asked Questions 	

 

Are Internships Paid?

The majority of interns receive a stipend award, but there are some volunteer opportunities noted in project descriptions.

 

Is housing my responsibility if I receive an internship?
NASA Internship Programs - NASA
Launch your career with a Pathways internship.
NASA’s work-study (co-op) program is a starting point to a career at NASA. Pathways interns gain valuable work experience and professional development. Paid federal civil servant opportunities with benefits are offered across most NASA facilities. Completion of the Pathways program may lead to a NASA job offer.

	Learn More 	

 

Fellowship

NASA Fellowships allow graduate-level students to pursue research projects in response to the agency’s current research priorities.
NASA Fellowships support graduate-level projects and proposals which contribute to a NASA research opportunity. Student researchers are exposed to NASA’s innovation-oriented culture and facilities. Fellows participate in prestigious conferences and a center based research experience. Fellowships support academic institutions by enhancing graduate learning and development.

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Internships at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Discover exciting internships and research opportunities at the leading center for robotic exploration of the solar system.
An internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a chance to do the impossible. Our internships put you right in the action with the scientists and engineers who’ve helped make JPL the leading center for robotic exploration of the solar system. Our programs are as varied as the places we explore, with opportunities across the STEM spectrum for undergrads, graduate students, postdocs and faculty. Join us and do something out of this world.

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International Internship

NASA Intern and Fellow Opportunities for International Students
NASA International Internship (NASA I²) seeks to better prepare students to work in a global environment and on multicultural international missions. NASA and the nation benefit from a cadre of future scientists, engineers and other professionals who become familiar and experienced in multinational environments. Internship sessions are arranged in three sessions during the calendar year (spring, summer and fall). 

	Learn More 	

 

Eligibility at a Glance
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