Experience the Thrill of Space Exploration
Our In-House Simulated Space Missions are perfect for school groups and homeschool groups looking to provide students with a unique educational experience that is as informative as it is thrilling. Prepare your students for a journey that goes beyond the classroom and into the cosmos, where they will leave inspired and ready to explore the vast possibilities of their futures.
Our facility features a Mission Control room modeled after NASA’s Johnson Space Center and a fully immersive Space Station that engages students in a high-tech, hands-on learning environment designed to mimic the next best thing to actual space flight.
A Gateway to Inspiring Young Minds
Each student assumes a critical role in the mission, contributing to team objectives through specialized assignments, engaging in interactive labs, and responding to simulated emergencies. The success of the mission hinges on teamwork. Every task must be executed, or the entire mission could be jeopardized. These immersive experiences not only teach students the importance of precision and cooperation but also allow them to apply their scientific knowledge in intense, real-world scenarios.
Educational Alignment and Impact
Our simulated missions are aligned with national education standards and incorporate real scientific data, making learning both engaging and relevant. These missions are designed to:
- Spark enthusiasm for STEM subjects.
- Introduce students to potential careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Develop crucial 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Mission Preparation and Execution
Before embarking on their space adventure, students receive a comprehensive briefing in our orientation room, where the Missions Commander and Flight Director prepare them with initial crew assignments and mission objectives.
The mission involves a minimum of 14 and can accommodate up to 32 students, who are divided between Mission Control and the Spacecraft. Halfway through the mission, students switch roles and simulation rooms to ensure a well-rounded experience, enhancing their understanding and involvement.
Operation Comet
Target Audience: 5th grade and up
Group Size: Minimum of 14, up to 32 students
Mission Overview:
The mission focuses on the observation, research, and analysis of long-period comets entering our solar system. Astronauts and mission controllers conduct experiments to study the properties of comets to understand their formation and potential impact on Earth. Amidst their scientific exploration, a critical discovery triggers an emergency, challenging the crew to solve problems collaboratively to ensure their safety and the mission's success.
Educational Materials:
Operation Comet Flyer
Operation Comet Crew Manifest
Operation Comet Pre-Mission Curriculum
Standards Alignment with NGSS and Common Core
Expedition Mars
Target Audience: 5th grade and up
Group Size: Minimum of 14, up to 32 students
Mission Overview:
The year is 2076, and humanity has established a presence on Mars with a greenhouse, a mobile geological survey base, and a centralized research habitat. Not based on Mars but on its moon Phobos, the primary human habitat serves as a launch point for astronauts and scientists traveling to and from Mars. During routine operations to build a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for ongoing research, a critical threat emerges that endangers the crew, their spacecraft, and the Martian facilities. Quick thinking and decisive action are required to safeguard their lives and continue their vital research.
Educational Materials:
Expedition Mars Flyer
Expedition Mars Crew Manifest
Expedition Mars Pre-Mission Curriculum
Standards Alignment with NGSS and Common Core
Lunar Quest
Target Audience: 5th grade and up, Suggested Grade: 7th
Reading levels: One level – 7th; Two levels (Med and Bio Teams) – 5th and 7th
Group Size: Minimum of 14, up to 32 students
Mission Overview:
Following the loss of power in a previously launched lunar ROV, NASA decides to send human astronauts to the Moon to establish a sustainable long-term habitat. The mission involves a team of astronauts launching to the Moon, where they must deploy a new Lunar Exploration ROV to find a suitable habitat location. However, unexpected subsurface anomalies pose a significant threat, requiring urgent collaboration between the spacecraft crew and Mission Control to prevent disaster and achieve what could become NASA’s finest hour.
Educational Materials:
Lunar Quest Flyer
Lunar Quest Crew Manifest
Lunar Quest Pre-Mission Curriculum
Standards Alignment with NGSS and Common Core
Earth Odyssey
Target Audience: 5th and up, Suggested Grade: 8th
Reading levels: Two levels – 8th and 4th
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Mission Overview:
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