NASA-Academy of Future Space Explorers
Atmosphere & Beyond
Children discover the properties of the air around us and explore the atmosphere of Earth, and those of planets beyond. Children assemble the atmospheres of other planets. They build their very own Space Guide to follow the probes exploring our solar system from here on Earth!
Sun & Stars
Investigate the Sun, distant stars, and the galaxies they form. Create your own constellations and take home a Cosmic Disc.
Space Phenomena
Create your own impact craters and observe model meteors. Learn about reflected light in a friendly game of satellite tag and make a working model of the James Webb Space Telescope to take home.
Living in Space
Set out on a mission to investigate life in space! Participate in the construction of a model space station and go home with a Spacewalk Challenge to continue your astronaut training.
Rocket Science
Children are provided with valuable hands-on experience as they build a functional model rocket. They learn about the components of a rocket and the role each plays in a rocket’s flight. A model rocket launch will be part of the Rocket Science class.
Space Travel
Race balloon rockets and devise a balloon-powered rocket car. Build a Propulsion Spinner to take home. Soar to new heights with a model rocket launch!
Space Technology
Help laser light through a maze, use principles of radar technology to find hidden mountains, and launch a satellite into orbit. Take home a Stereoscopic Viewer to explore planet surfaces in 3D!
Planets & Moons
Children use models to understand the relative size and distance of objects in our Solar System. They experiment with eclipses and learn how gravity plays a part in our exploration of outer space. They experiment with a magnet-based gravity assist game to send steel marble probes across their Solar System playing board.