This immersive program offers unparalleled hands-on experience with real-world space exploration challenges and behind-the-scenes access to NASA Johnson Space Center facilities.
Space Center Houston's "Mission to Mars Engineering" is a 5-day STEM program for high school participants (ages 15-18) that focuses on hands-on engineering challenges inspired by real-world space exploration. Participants will engage in activities such as building and launching rockets, evaluating their flight paths, and designing habitats capable of sustaining life in space by addressing challenges like clean water, breathable air, and energy sources. The program also involves engineering and coding robotic rovers for Martian surface navigation and rock sample collection, as well as constructing cryogenic capsules to protect astronauts from extreme temperatures. Additionally, students will participate in astronaut training simulations, including microgravity techniques and building a mock airlock for NASA-inspired tasks. The curriculum emphasizes science, hands-on projects, and teamwork, aiming to foster curiosity and prepare students for future roles in space exploration. The program includes daily lunch and behind-the-scenes access to NASA Johnson Space Center and Rocket Park, with opportunities to interact with guest speakers and potentially a NASA astronaut.
A typical day involves hands-on engineering activities, coding robotic rovers, designing space habitats, and participating in astronaut training simulations, with daily lunch provided at The Food Lab and potential tours of NASA Johnson Space Center facilities.
This program is best for high school students aged 15-18 with a strong interest in STEM, particularly those aspiring to careers in space exploration, robotics, and engineering.
Space Center Houston, 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
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