Inspiring Space Art Gallery: Space Foundation Student Contest Winners 2012

Astronauts and Robots

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Ruben Montemayor won 2nd place in the 9th-12th grade painting category and attends Sam Rayburn High School, Pasadena, Texas.

Purple Alien Family

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Maliha Bangash won 3rd place in the 9th-12th grade painting category and attends Beaconhouse School, Liberty campus, Lahore, Pakistan.

Fountains and Stars

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Grant Gold won 1st place in the 9th-12th grade drawing category and attends Caldwell High School, Caldwell, Texas.

Astronaut Waves

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Kelvin Cheah won 2nd place in the 9th-12th grade drawing category and attends Waccamaw High School, Pawley's Island, S.C.

Colors and Shadows

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Simon Young won 3rd place in the 9th-12th grade drawing category and attends Sand Creek High School, Colorado Springs, Colo.

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