Charlotte student lands prestigious NASA internship [Video]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This summer, many students in Charlotte are celebrating achievements and setting new goals. George Taylor, a rising junior at Palisades High School, is shooting for the stars.

Taylor was one of 40 students selected.

“I worked with renowned scientists and astronauts and mentors who have provided guidance and support throughout this entire internship,” Taylor said.

This prestigious program, which starts this week, only accepted the top 10% of the 500 applicants.

“We conducted research to help prevent astronauts from being iron deficient in space,” Taylor added.

Taylor and his peers will have the opportunity to develop an experiment that will fly on the Zero-G aircraft in microgravity. 

Taylor hopes to use the experience to help build his next steps. “My biggest takeaway was the team efforts and the importance of collaboration,” he said.

Taylor said he hopes to inspire other young …