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A realistic Mission Control mock-up and a 21st century Space Station introduces students to the teamwork, technology and drama involved in space travel. All missions meet state standards for grades 3-12.
A one-hour visit to the exhibit galleries is included in the cost of the mission.
Our realistic, high-tech mission control simulator allows students to use computer consoles and video screens to monitor and direct a simulated space mission. While conducting research relevant to their mission scenario, students build effective communication, coordination and decision-making skills.
Closely mirroring the work of astronauts in orbit, your astronaut team performs science experiments onboard our futuristic space station simulator and communicates the results to their colleagues in Mission Control. Astronauts may monitor and test life support systems; work in the Clean Room to build, test and launch a scientific space probe; or use isolation station robots to analyze extraterrestrial samples.
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Missions run weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 12 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Micronauts programs are available five weekdays of each month.
$395 per mission; September — June
$295 per mission; July — August
$30 for teacher prep (includes materials)
Maximum of 36 students
One-hour visit to exhibit galleries included
- Choose a mission scenario and a date and time, along with alternate dates.
- Schedule a teacher prep at least one month before your visit. These are available on the second Wednesday and Saturday of each month.
Teachers are required to attend a Teacher Prep training session—preferably at least one month prior to their students’ mission. The objectives of the Teacher Prep are to familiarize teachers with Challenger Learning Center procedures, to help teachers maximize the learning experience for their students during the mission and to provide teachers with resources for incorporating the mission into their curriculum. Educational materials will be provided.
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