Manx students return from NASA

Three students from the Isle of Man have returned from summer school at NASA. 

Rose ten Donkelaar from Ramsey Grammar, Laurence Couch from Castle Rushen and Julius Herzig from King Williams won ManSat's annual scholarship to study at the NASA United Space School in Houston. 

The young people travelled to Texas and participated in team building activities including planning a mission to Mars with other students from around the world. 

Last week the three were presented with their certificates from the Department of Education and Children and ManSat to recognise their achievements and to thank them for representing the Island.  

ManSat's chief executive Chris Stott says each year the Manx students never fail to impress NASA: