Student Missions

What is a Space Mission?

Onboard astronauts in our Space Station Simulator work with their counterparts in our
Mission Control Simulator to fly a simulated space mission.

This simulation includes various challenges for the crews in space and on the ground.
Space mission simulations are great for your group for field trips, birthday parties,
corporate team building and much more.

Available Missions

Expedition Mars
Rendezvous with Comet Halley

Coming Soon

Lunar Quest
Earth Odyssey

The Mars scenario:

The year is 2076. A handful of facilities have been established on Mars. The primary human habitat is not on Mars, but on one of its moons, Phobos. The Mars Transport Vehicle (MTV), carries parts to build a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to continue the search for the evidence of life and water.

The Comet scenario:

The year is 2061 and Comet Halley is making its closest approach to Earth since 1986. As it passes, crew are given the rare opportunity to study the comet from an Earth-orbiting space station and obtain valuable scientific data.

For school groups:

Each mission includes...

2 hour student mission for the whole class
Missions can be combined with planetarium programming or visits to other historical or cultural venues
4 hours of teacher in-service training
Pre and post classroom materials specially designed to prepare students for each mission

Long before coming to the center, teachers may attend an in-service professional development program, in which they receive preparatory materials for classroom use before and after their mission.

Interactive Learning Experience

Flying a mission is not only fun, but it's also a great exercise for the development of Problem Solving, Team-work, Math, Science, Art and Technology Process Skills. Mission activities are also based on curriculum aligned with New York State Learning Standards.

A space simulation for young people in grades 5 and higher and other non-school groups.
A standards based program where Individuals work as a team performing jobs that mirror science & technology in real world careers.
Individuals assume the role of a mission specialist operating a space station and mission control and must keep the crew safe while facing various problems and challenges.

CLC Missions support NY State STEAM curriculum standards by encouraging: