National Space Programs
A national-scale space STEM initiative that brings astronaut-led programmes to thousands of students across a country — designed with ministries, space agencies and school networks to build a generation of scientists and engineers.
National Space Programs
National Space Programs are flagship, multi-school engagements designed in partnership with a country’s ministry of education, national space agency or leading school network. We scale our astronaut-led STEM and space curriculum across regions, age groups and cohorts, building national capability in science, engineering and space.
The programme culminates in a flagship national event — a space challenge or exhibition — where student teams present their missions to astronauts, engineers and national leaders. It is built to inspire, but designed around measurable outcomes in STEM uptake, skills and aspiration.
One partner, start to finish
From first conversation to delivered outcomes, we run the whole programme — you track every step through your portal.
- 01
Onboarding & design
We co-design the national curriculum with your ministry, space agency or school network, map it to national standards, and set the cohort, regions and calendar. (~2 months)
- 02
Programme launch & online competition
The national programme goes live across regions. Student teams build and submit their missions through a nationwide online competition, supported by faculty and astronaut engagement. (~3 months)
- 03
Final judging & top teams announced
A national judging panel reviews every submission. The top teams are announced and invited to represent their region at the grand finale. (~1 month)
- 04
Grand finale
The flagship national event — student teams present their missions to astronauts, engineers and national leaders. The grand finale is held approximately 2 months after the top teams are announced, launching on the same day or within a month depending on national logistics.
What students build
- A co-designed national curriculum mapped to national standards and space-agency priorities
- Multi-region delivery with faculty, hardware and astronaut engagement at scale
- Teacher capacity-building so the programme outlives the engagement
- A flagship national challenge event and student showcase
Outcomes
- National-scale STEM participation and measurable skills uplift
- A sustainable teacher cohort trained to continue the work
- A flagship event that signals national ambition in space and science
Bring National Space Programs to your school
Tell us about your students and your calendar. We'll send a costed proposal within 24 hours.