University of Central Florida students will get a chance to learn about space exploration and research when they observe NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, which will attempt to collect a sample from an asteroid in October.

The White House recognized 24 federal employees at seven agencies Monday with the President’s Gears of Government Award. Developed in 2018 by the Office of Management and Budget, the awards recognize federal employees “whose performance and dedication support exceptional delivery of key outcomes for the American people: mission results, customer service, and accountable stewardship,” according to