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Next-generation explorers needed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Curiosity, creativity, and courage are a must. Excellent benefits, including the opportunity to discover things no one in the world has seen.
I never cared for science much. But then I came to the Learning Center, and I got to act like an astronaut for a couple of hours. I saw that science and math aren't just things you learn. They are things you use! I got some books on Mars from the library, and I've been learning more about the Solar System ever since. I don't think I will ever become an astronaut or someone at Mission Control, but a career in science (even teaching science) is now a possibility.
While your first space mission may still be a few years off, we’ve put together this area especially for students so you can start exploring today!
The Challenger Story
Why is Challenger Center named after a Space Shuttle? Who came up with the idea to let kids fly space missions? How long have there been Challenger Learning Centers? Who were the people who flew on the Challenger Space Shuttle? Find out the answers to these questions and more.
Astronauts & Scientists
Imagine if your typical day at the office involved studying questions with no answers, coming up with new experiments to test your ideas, or even training for weightlessness! Astronauts and scientists do this every day. When work is this exciting, can you really still call it work? See what they have to say in response to questions from kids just like you!, and check out some amazing career profiles.
Science Challenges
Check out these super cool space science, Earth science and engineering design challenges. Send in your predictions, videos and designs!
Games & Activities
Science doesn't just happen in your classroom—it happens everyday, everywhere. Try these cool activities to find some fun ways to explore space, science, and the world around you.
Online Resources
Tired of surfing the web and not finding what you need? We've put the best links in one place, so you can click right to the information you're looking for.
WebCasts
Challenger Center’s live interactive webcasts bring NASA scientists, engineers and astronauts directly to you! Participate in our next event live, or check out any of our webcast videos.
Podcasts/Vodcasts
Challenger podcasts and videos feature cool space and science stories from the Challenger Center team. Our videos include feature space and science stories from our top-rated YouTube Channel!
Competitions
Check out these competitions for students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
