Sterling Eames, left, and Jim Heedles attempt to figure out why they can't reach the International Space Station. Meanwhile, Rose Linehan, standing in the background with Principal Marc Boyd, gets ready to ask her question for the astronauts just in case. Maple Avenue School was one of 16 schools in the world chosen to talk to the scientists aboard the station. Since the connection failed, they'll try again in a few weeks. (Nathan Duke Photo)