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STARS CAMP EXPEDITION 23 - 2022
AGES 15 -18
DATES: July 20-30, 2022
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Locations: Dubai, Cape Canaveral, St. Augustine, Orlando, Houston [USA]
Registration closes MAY 2022
Our program will be at actual astronaut training and work facilities, such as NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas and Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral in Florida. Students will engage in interactive, project-based learning that includes sustainable habitat construction, robot retrieval missions and programming, multi-stage rocket design and launch, underwater “astronaut training,” collaborative team work and global awareness development.
MARS OR BUST
Participants will have the option to design and build a one or two stage rocket build based on the team goals for their mission. They will launch their rockets to determine who has a successful launch and the highest the altitude.
BRING THE HEAT
Students will design, construct and test a thermal heat shield to be able to withstand temperatures up to 1,000° Fahrenheit (538° Celsius).
CRYOGENIC TESTING
Can you protect your astronaut from the cold conditions on Mars? Design and build a cryo-capsule to protect your astronauts from extreme temperatures of -321° Fahrenheit (-196° Celsius).
WORKING IN WEIGHTLESSNESS
Working with licensed dive instructors in a local indoor swimming pool, participants will learn the techniques taught to astronauts as part of their preparation for performing tasks in microgravity. After which students will construct a mock-up airlock and perform other essential tasks similar to those developed by NASA.
ROVING ROBOTICS
Students must decide how to engineer a robotic rover based on a given set of parameters and tasks that the rover must accomplish on Mars. They begin with a budget, price list for supplies and then are given varying real world criteria to design, construct then test their rovers. The rovers will be put to the test by collecting rock samples and executing student designed coding programs to maneuver on Mars.
LIVING ON MARS
What is it like living in space? How do astronauts get enough clean water and air? What happens if something goes wrong? Are there alternate sources of energy? How do astronauts communicate and work with peoples from different cultures? Students will participate in SIM (simulated) scenarios, build their own habitat that sustains core areas of life while maintaining cultural and global awareness.
NASA Exclusives: Behind-the-Scenes Reality Tours
Students will tour NASA Johnson Space Center with possible stops at historic Apollo era Mission Control, Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory and the Astronaut Training Facility including its full-size training modules of the International Space Station.
Independence Plaza
Get a rare glimpse into the shuttle program with a tour of Houston’s international landmark exhibit Independence Plaza.
Starship Gallery
Starship Gallery at Space Center Houston is home to multiple flown spacecraft and national treasures. Students will see and touch real moon rocks and flown spacecraft while learning about the history of space flight.
Astronaut Presentation
Hear first-hand stories from a NASA astronaut about space exploration. Ask questions about their mission experience and learn what it takes to become an astronaut.
Graduation
Celebrate your students’ achievements at Space Center U® graduation. To commemorate the special experience, students will receive Space Center U certificates and medals.