Education Simulated Space Missions

A three-hour mission simulation at the Challenger Space Center is an innovative and exciting co-curricular experience. Each mission is designed to hold a class of 16 to 32 students.

Prior to flying a mission, the educator for each class will attend a half-day teacher orientation program at least two months before the date of their mission. At this workshop, educators will receive materials specifically designed to prepare the students for their mission. Educators receive 4 to 6 weeks worth of curriculum materials (including 10 lessons) to integrate into their studies in the weeks prior to their mission date.

Pre-Mission Educator Training Call or e-mail Amber at 623-322-2033 / scheduler@azchallenger.net to schedule your Educator training. There is no cost for the Educator Training if you have scheduled your Mission/e-Mission.

Comet and Mars Teacher Training 2007-2008

(Please check back or call for upcoming dates)

The pre-flight activities provided during orientation encompass a variety of interdisciplinary themes, from math and science, to the arts. It is this essential classroom component that lifts a mission at the Challenger Space Center from the confines of an everyday field trip. Dedicated to providing high-quality experiences for all learners, the Challenger Space Center helps educators create a simulated world for learning to excite and inspire kids about space, science and the world in which we live.

Important Note

For the 2007-08 school year Comet, Moon and/or Mars Missions will be offered to grade levels 5th–8th. Price List

Please click on the links below to see the
Arizona Standards for each mission.

Click on any of the Missions for more information.