Participants gain unparalleled behind-the-scenes access to NASA Johnson Space Center facilities and interact with space experts, including an astronaut presentation and graduation.
In the five-day Mission Training: Destination ISS program, high school participants are immersed in space operations, planning, and training for a mission to the International Space Station (ISS). They take on the roles of astronauts, Mission Control, and scientific backroom support, addressing real-world challenges that require communication, teamwork, and leadership. The program delves into the science, preparation, and problem-solving essential for spaceflight. Activities include hands-on, engineering-based tasks, data collection technology integration for real-world analysis, and interactive, project-based learning. Participants also gain behind-the-scenes access to actual astronaut training and work facilities at NASA Johnson Space Center and Rocket Park, subject to availability. The program concludes with an astronaut presentation and a graduation ceremony.
Participants check in at 7:50 a.m. and engage in hands-on, engineering-based activities, data collection, and project-based learning, with daily lunch provided at The Food Lab.
This program is ideal for high school students aged 15-18 interested in STEM fields and careers in space exploration, who enjoy collaborative teamwork and hands-on problem-solving.
1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
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