 All right. Who was the first American in space? And see if you can tell me when. Raise your hand now. I think it was Allen B. Shepard in 1961. How many people have actually walked on the moon? 12 people have walked on the moon. Where was the first space shuttle launched and what was the name of it? The first space shuttle was Columbia and it was launched in 1981. Here's another question. Why did the students in this classroom know so much about the space program? The answer, because the space program has made its way into this classroom. A computer system called NASA's Space Link connects these students with such things as space agency background information, daily updates and news releases, even lesson plans and other resources for teachers like Margaret Milton. Unless you use newspapers or current periodicals or something like Space Link, there's no way for kids to have the correct information. Science and technology are changing everything so quickly. NASA hopes this program will address a growing national concern. When these youngsters enter the workforce, will there be enough trained scientists and engineers to meet an expanding need? We are really facing a crisis. Former teacher Bill Anderson manages the Space Link program which is based at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. He believes that linking the space program with classrooms today will pay off big in the years ahead. Third, fourth and fifth grades, middle school, high school encourage them to continue studying math and science to show them how important it is and really how exciting it is. That's why we feel like with a program as exciting as the space program, we have an advantage in encouraging children to be interested in math and science and we feel like we need to do our part. Although primarily meant for schools, the system is open to anyone interested in the space program. All it takes is a personal computer, a modem and a phone call to the Marshall Center. When your computer connects with NASA's Space Link, user friendly instructions will appear on your screen to help you register and use the system. NASA's Space Link is free, but you'll owe your telephone company for any long distance calls. In Huntsville, this is Mike Errington reporting. Once the Hubble telescope is launched, what do you think we might be learning that we don't already know? I'm sure we'll find different planets and galaxies and stars and possibilities are limitless with something that powerful.