The scenario: 

In the year 2061, scientists are on their way to investigate Comet Halley as it streaks its way across the sky. Students take the helm of a fully equipped space station, construct a probe, plot an intercept course, and overcome the challenges of space travel in their brave attempt to...

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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: 
Rendezvous with Comet Halley.

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.

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Available Missions

• Rendezvous with Comet Halley​​

​Coming Soon

• Return to the Moon
• Voyage to Mars

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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.

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Interactive Learning Experience
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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:

• Asking Questions and Defining Problems
• Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
• Analyzing and Interpreting Data
• Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
• A Culture of Inquiry

NYS Education Standards
​in Simulated Space Missions

NYS Standards

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***We are a COSER for Orleans/Niagara, and Erie 1 BOCES***

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Single Mission        
Minimum: 8 participants
Maximum: 28 participants
Runtime: ~2 hours

14 or less participants:

• One-sided mission
• Space Station only

15-28 participants:

• Two-sided mission
• Space Station & Mission Control

Pricing: $18.50 per person

Double Mission
Minimum: 28 participants
Maximum: 56 participants
Runtime: ~4 hours

28 or more Participants:

One half of group runs a regular (two-sided) mission, while other half gets a free planetarium show and activity.  
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After the mission and planetarium program are both complete, each group will switch. 

​​Pricing: $18.50 per person

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***Due to COVID-19 Space Missions are now at limited capacity (7-14 persons)***

To see current public health guidelines, please click the link below:
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DOH GUIDANCE FOR LOW-RISK INDOOR ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY

Basic Health Guidelines 

• 25% capacity (all with face coverings)
• We conduct general health screens (questionnaire), as well as temperature checks.
• Visitors are only permitted entry if they are wearing acceptable face coverings. Extra face coverings provided, in the event of a mask breaking or is misplaced.
• 6 ft distancing maintained 
• We prohibit the use of small spaces (small rooms) by more than one individual at a time
• Posted signage consistent with DOH guidelines
• Sanitizer and and other disinfecting equipment is abundant, along with appropriate signage on how to clean and disinfect properly. 
• We conduct regular cleaning and disinfection of the building and more frequent cleaning for high risk areas used by many individuals for frequently touched surfaces.

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