AZ Challenger Space Center

"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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*NEW* Comet Adventures

Recommended for 4th grade students, offered the months of January through June

Comet Adventures is an adaption of the popular Rendezvous with a Comet mission. It is altered to meet the standard for Arizona students in their fourth year of school. The challenge to connect with the elusive Comet Encke is as rigorous as ever!

For more information, please call the Challenger Space Center Education Manager at 623-322-2033.

Recommended for students in the 4^th grade.

Only available form January through May

Minimum number of students per simulated mission is 16; maximum number of jobs available is 32.

Register your school today!

To request a field trip, register online or download the registration request form!

Confirmations and detailed schedules are sent via email. You will be emailed an invoice. Payment is due on or before the day of your field trip.

If you have any questions, please contact our Education Scheduler at:
623-322-2020 or [email protected]

Teacher toolkit:

Crew Job descriptions

Crew Manifest

Crew Application

Mission Checklist

Map and Driving Directions

Attachment:

Mission Preparation Teacher Activity Guide