Aerospace Finals

"The Challenger Center mission is right on target when it comes to inspiring our young people to reach for the stars in math and science."

Tom Ambrose
Phoenix Suns

"Challenger was without a doubt the best science experience for the students."

Victoria Day
8th grade Science Teacher

"My preschool class attended a field trip to your Center. I would like to thank you for such a great experience. My students had a wonderful time and 'Ms. Barb' had a great presentation that was geared for the younger student. Your facility is one of the few that offers educational opportunities for the very young. Thank you for your foresight!"

Jean Schubert
Santa Fe Elementary School, Peoria

"I just wanted to take a minute and say how pleased I was with how the mission went. Thanks to the crew at Mission Control, and to the Challenger for an educational experience closely related to our state standards and district curriculum."

Mike Holder
Science Department
Ironwood High School

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Proposed Schedule of Events for February 22 & 23, 2013 at Challenger Space Center Arizona, 21170 N. 83^rd Ave., Peoria.

These exciting events of February 22 & 23 (Fri./Sat.) will be held in cooperation with the Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge Finals Competition and NASA’s official outreach program Train Like An Astronaut (new this year!)

Friday, February 22, 2013

An Evening With The Crew

6:00 p.m. – Doors & Exhibits Open:

7:00 – 8:15 p.m. – My Mission: Presentations by 3 Space Shuttle & ISS Astronauts

You will hear presentations from U.S. Astronaut Clayton Anderson Mission Specialist, STS-117,STS-118, STS-120, STS-131 Expedition 15/16, ISS Science Officer; U.S. Astronaut Richard Linnehan Mission Specialist STS-78, STS-90, STS-109, STS-123; and U.S. Astronaut Sunita Williams Mission Specialist STS-116, STS-117, Expedition 14/15, Expedition 32,33, ISS Science Officer.

8:15 – 9:30 p.m. – Astronauts Autograph Session with General Public

Cost: FREE with seating on a first-come first-served basis. Complimentary reserved seating is available & highly recommended, as last year’s reservations filled to capacity.

RSVP HERE FOR EVENING WITH THE CREW

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge Finals Competition & Train Like An Astronaut

8:30 a.m. – Doors Open

9:00 a.m. – Noon -Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge Finals Competition, Challenger Space Center Rotunda. Congratulations Finalists!

The competition viewin g is open to the public. Cost: General admission, seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., competition begins at 9 a.m.

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. -Train Like An Astronaut Challenge & Destination Station: (New this year!)
Activities 1-3:30, museum closes at 4:00.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to train like an astronaut? Many astronauts are also high performance athletes! NASA has an engaging new program that brings the excitement of space exploration to kids learning to live a healthy lifestyle.

This event is being held during Arizona’s SciTECH Festival.