Inspiring Space Art Gallery: Space Foundation Student Contest Winners 2012
Astronauts and Robots
Ruben Montemayor won 2nd place in the 9th-12th grade painting category and attends Sam Rayburn High School, Pasadena, Texas.
Purple Alien Family
Maliha Bangash won 3rd place in the 9th-12th grade painting category and attends Beaconhouse School, Liberty campus, Lahore, Pakistan.
Fountains and Stars
Grant Gold won 1st place in the 9th-12th grade drawing category and attends Caldwell High School, Caldwell, Texas.
Astronaut Waves
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
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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