Aerospace is committed to inspiring the next generation. Since 2013, we have supported K-12 education by hosting educational programs for teachers and high school students. Free of charge, these events expose participants to the research, state-of-the art facilities, and 21st century skills needed to succeed in the STEM fields and provide real-world examples of problems and solutions.
Upcoming Programs
Aerospace Academy
Join us for an immersive 3-day aerospace program designed for high school seniors and recent graduates! This hands-on experience combines virtual and in-person sessions to explore careers in aerospace engineering, ground systems, and emerging technologies. In this three-day hybrid program, participants will gain an understanding of ground systems and interactions between the space and ground segments through lessons presented by Aerospace employees.
Aerospace Institute
The Aerospace STEM Institute is a virtual summer program held on July 28, 2026. The virtual event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time). By participating in the Institute, students will learn about topics regarding science and engineering and have an opportunity to ask experts questions directly.
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Past Events
Mission to MARS: Arctic
Register your middle or high school classroom for this virtual event to learn all about what it takes to live on Mars! Join Trevor Jahn as he shares his firsthand experiences from the Arctic analog mission at Flashline MARS. Learn how these groundbreaking missions replicate Martian conditions right here on Earth, setting the stage for our future on the Red Planet.
Audience with Aerospace: The Creation, Flight, and Mission of Small Satellites
Join us for a special Audience with Aerospace featuring members of the Moonlighter team on December 13! Through this presentation your classroom will discover the fascinating world of small satellites, learn about the innovative technologies that enable these compact marvels to soar through space, and understand their many purposes. This Audience with Aerospace can be paired with the teacher lesson plan found here.
Audience with Aerospace: Mission to Mars
Join us for this Audience with Aerospace, where classrooms will hear from our mission crew live from a simulated Mars habitat where they are conducting research!
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