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Expedition Mars

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The year is 2076. A handful of facilities have been established on Mars: a greenhouse, a mobile geological survey base, and a centralized research habitat. The primary human habitat is not on Mars, but on one of its moons, Phobos. A Spacecraft regularly ferries astronauts and scientists between the base on Phobos and the surface of Mars. The Spacecraft also carries parts to build a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to continue the search for evidence of life and water. However, when crew members discover an imminent threat to their Spacecraft and the Martian surface facilities, they must act quickly to save their stations, their research, and their lives.

Mission Details

Group Size:  Minimum of 8, maximum of 26

Age Group:  5th and above                               

Program Costs: 

  • $550 per mission in the fall (July 1-December 31) 
  • $600 per mission in the spring (January 1 - June 30) 

School and Group Mission Specifics

A school or group mission includes the curriculum package with pre and post visit classroom activities.


Mission Hours:  AM and PM Missions Available

  • Monday—Friday                     
  • 9:00 am—11:30 am*                
  • 12:15 pm—2:45 pm*

*There is some flexibility here. We understand that some schools start later or that busses run on different schedules at various districts. Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns.                  

Evenings and weekends are scheduled by request. Call for more information.


Scheduling:  Reservations are required. The teacher workshop is scheduled at the time of the mission reservation. Complete the Mission Scheduling Form located on the Schedule a Mission tab to schedule your mission.

Our “lunch pad” is available for groups who wish to bring their own lunches. Our science lab is also available for for teachers to utilize with their students for additional inquiry based learning time!

Complete the Mission Scheduling Form located on the Schedule a Mission tab to schedule your mission. Don't wait, our schedule fills up quickly.  Some schools book up to a year in advance!

Educator Training

Top Gun Training - Optional

Top Gun Training is a 2-hour after school training for teachers who have completed Teacher Training Levels I and II in the same scenario. The major objective of the training is to prepare the teacher as an Assistant Flight Director in Mission Control during the student mission. At the completion of the training, the teacher will:

  • be able to assist the Flight Director in Mission Control during the mission
  • feel comfortable and competent in assisting the students through the mission by having a general understanding of the station manuals and computers 
  • be able to guide the students to find solutions to problems on their own
  • be fitted for a loaned flight suit that he/she will wear the day of the mission
  • be able to share input during the mission briefing and de-briefing 
  • in some cases be able to lead the mid-briefing during the crew exchange
  • have a general understanding the imbedded emergencies and their solutions

Contact us if you are interested for more information!