Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

Public Challenger Learning Center Missions
Take the ultimate trip! A realistic Mission Control mock-up and a 21st century Space Station will introduce you to the teamwork, technology, and drama involved in space travel. Work in teams to solve real-life science, technology and math problems using our unique, hands-on space simulators. High-tech hardware and computer software enhance the realistic feel of the mission control and the futuristic space station, closely mirroring the work of astronauts currently in orbit. Astronauts may monitor and test life support systems, work in the Clean Room to build, test and launch a scientific space probe, or use our isolation station robots and glovebox workstations to analyze extraterrestrial samples. School Groups - Corporate Team Building - Public Missions
Next Public Mission: Voyage to Mars on Sunday, May 25 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Mission Fee: $15 for members $20 for non-members Preregistration is required. Who can fly? You must be at least in the 5th grade or older to participate in Nierman Challenger Learning Center missions. Families can fly together, kids can fly without adults, but the missions are great fun for adults as well! Space for this event is limited. To register, call Client Services at (619) 238-1233, ext. 806.
Mission Scenarios
	Voyage to Mars – It is the year 2076, and humans have established a permanent research base on Mars. This is known as Mars Control at Chrsyse station. The research crew is ready to return to Earth. A new crew will arrive on Mars to replace the existing team. In addition to continuing research, teams will calculate trajectories, launch probes, and observe systems on the Mars Transport Vehicle. Stunning video images narrated by the Challenger staff will show you some of Mars' most amazing features.

	Return to the Moon – Years after the Apollo programs in the year 2015, astronauts are on their way back to the Moon. This time they plan to stay. Navigating their way into lunar orbit, participants launch a probe and analyze a variety of data to select a site for a permanent Moon base.

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