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The Summer Science Program (SSP) : Research in Astrophysics
Overview
A 5-week residential research program for high school juniors focusing on asteroid orbit determination. Students conduct hands-on observational astronomy, learn Python programming, and contribute real research to NASA-funded projects through the Minor Planet Center.
At a glance
Deadline
Feb 19100 days
Sessions
Jun5 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Multiple locations
Entering grades
11th
Application requirements
Entering Grade
Current high school juniors only (age 15-19)
Physics & Math Prerequisites
Completed or in progress: high school physics AND precalculus by June; OR if physics unavailable, calculus by June
Age Requirement
Must be at least 15 years old but not yet 19 during program operation
Cost & sessions
Cost not stated on source page
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