Student Missions

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...

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:

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

For school groups:

Each mission includes...

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

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.

Available Missions

Rendezvous with Comet Halley

Coming Soon

Return to the Moon
Voyage to Mars

Onboard astronauts in the Space Station Simulator work with their counterparts in the Mission Control Simulator to fly a simulated space mission: Rendezvous with Comet Halley.

This simulation provides plenty of challenges for the crews in space and on the ground. From students in grade 5 to adult groups, space mission simulations can be tailored for your group for field trips, birthday parties, corporate team building and much more.

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

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.

After the mission and planetarium program are both complete, each group will switch.

Pricing: $18.50 per person

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

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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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