Rendezvous With a Comet Mission

The Rendezvous with a Comet space mission takes place in the not too distant future, where scientists are on the way to take an up-close look at a comet as it streaks across the sky. Constructing a probe and plotting an intercept course, students take the helm in a specially equipped space station, overcoming the challenges of space travel in their brave attempt to 'Rendezvous with a Comet.' It is not uncommon to hear an eruption of cheers when students successfully complete their mission objectives.

Voyage to Mars Mission

The Voyage to Mars space mission is set in the year 2076, when humans have established a permanent base on Mars. Crew members will serve as the first crew on Mars and the relief crew en route to the planet. While on the Martian surface, the team will have collected and analyzed a great number of planetary samples and data. This information is vital to scientists for a better understanding of the planet Mars. Crew members also will have gained an appreciation for the "luxuries" of planet Earth such as air, water and food as compared to a barren planet such as Mars. Upon departure from Mars, the crew will study one of the two Martian moons before beginning their return journey to earth, completing an exciting and highly successful mission.

Mission Preparations

Prior to flying a mission, students have already worked through a series of preparatory materials in their classroom. These activities go beyond science to encompass a variety of inter-disciplinary themes from oral and written communications to math and art. A student experience at the CLC SA becomes much more meaningful because it is the highlight of weeks of classroom preparation and study and post-mission activities. Teachers bringing their students to fly a CLC SA mission participate in a 5-hour in-service training session at the CLC SA. This training should be accomplished at least six weeks prior to the mission. Teacher training is offered throughout the school year and in the summer.
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