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NASA HUNCH
Classes design/fabricate real flight hardware flown to the International Space Station.
Deadline: Year-round
6-10 hours/week hrs/week
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
ProgramSTEMIn-personFreeIntermediate
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