Brownsville ISD students interact with astronauts aboard the ISS 6 hours 26 minutes 9 seconds ago Tuesday, May 11 2021 May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021 5:27 PM May 11, 2021 in News - Local By: KRGV Staff Share: Students at Brownsville ISD interacted with NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station during a 20-minute “downlink” Tuesday. NASA Astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Thomas Pesquet answered questions from students. Among those in attendance was retired astronaut Col. Michael Fossum - who said speaking with students is one of the most important jobs for an astronaut. The downlink was part of a larger forum hosted by the South Texas Astronomical Society featuring Fossum and local leaders.