An astronomer from Fernbank Science Center and a sixth-grade science teacher from Kitttredge Magnet School will ride with NASA for a closer look at the stars.

Their weeklong mission, in flights about nine miles over Earth aboard a modified 747 jetliner carrying a 100-inch telescope: Rekindle their passion for science and pass it on to future frontier-seekers.

Watch a video about their upcoming adventure here. And read their story in Saturday's AJC or on our premium website myajc.com, here.