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District 2 students chance to speak with astronaut live from space postponed

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Harrison School District 2 students are going to share an experience that is sure to last them a lifetime.

Students from Stratton Meadows Elementary and Thrive Homeschool Academy have been given the opportunity to speak with an astronaut live from space. On Tuesday, District 2 says that the chat has been postponed.

According to the original release, the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS), had scheduled the two schools on Friday, Feb. 2.

ARISS notified District 2 that the radio contact has been postponed due to essential tasks aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

At this time, a new date has not yet been set.

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