Open to: 14 - 18 year olds
Are you uncertain about your path after high school? Eager to fuel your ambitions but unsure about your direction? Want to dive deeper into STEM?
At Mission Discovery, we provide a unique opportunity for you to connect with fellow visionaries, gain insights from NASA astronauts, and collaborate on a project that could launch to the International Space Station.
Over the 5 day summer school, you'll grow in confidence, learn essential life skills and learn how to turn your ambitions into a reality. You'll make amazing new friends, take inspiration from the world of space exploration and let your imagination soar.
Mission Discovery is a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't want to miss!
Archie, Fullbrook SchoolThe best thing you will ever do.
Joanna, Stamford SchoolIt was simply brilliant.
I learned so much & it didn’t feel like school!
Join the next experience: 12th-16th Feb 2024
Buckle up for an unforgettable week led by NASA astronaut Steve Swanson, NASA leader Sarah Murray and University of Oxford Professors.
Sign up today, to get ready for life after high school.
Mission Itinerary 💫
Our team of 'rocket stars' will take you on a thrilling journey that will inspire and motivate you like never before.
Just like the makings of any astronaut crew, the days focus is on bringing you together. By the end of day 1, you and your team will be functioning as an elite unit.
Now you’re ready to take on your first space mission. We introduce you to the design brief. You and your space squad will work quickly to pull together ideas.
Let’s finalise those ideas and work out how your experiment is going to work in microgravity.
You’ve done it, look how far you’ve come in only 4 days. Your experiment is ready for lift off! Let’s turn your incredible work into a presentation and get you prepped for the final tomorrow.
All the hard work is done, now it's time to present your idea to our friendly judges and accept your Mission Completion certificate and awards at the Mission Discovery closing ceremony. YOU DID IT 🤩
The Planets #1 Summer School 🌍
Upcoming Programmes
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Grazia, Hawthorn High SchoolThe most welcoming, fascinating and challenging (in a good way) experience ever! Impossible to sum up.
Nicholas, Banbridge AcademyIt was a really great week and I'll always remember it. I've made international friends who I still talk to daily.
"Mission Discovery students have the opportunity to take what may seem impossible and launch into a new possible. I know the week will not only change their perspective of Earth and space, it will transform how they see themselves in their future. Let’s get inspired!"
Meet Your Team 🤩
At Mission Discovery, we believe in the power of collaboration and learning from the best.
With the guidance of 19 outstanding astronauts, top NASA leaders, and world-renowned scientists, our programme is designed to inspire and motivate you to reach for the stars.
Dr. Michael Foale
NASA Astronaut & ISS Commander
Barbara Morgan
NASA Astronaut
Tony Antonelli
NASA Astronaut & Space Shuttle Pilot
Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger
NASA Astronaut & Geologist
Sarah Murray
NASA Leader
Scott Kelly
NASA Astronaut & ISS Commander
Dr Julie Keeble
ISSET Chief Space Scientist
Chris Barber
ISSET & Mission Discovery Founder & Director
Daniel Molland 
ISSET - Team Oxford Chief Scientist
We've launched 60+ Student Experiments to the ISS
10's of astronauts have worked on Mission Discovery students' experiments in orbit, on the ISS, including Major Tim Peake. Check them out here. 🔗
Students are getting a rare opportunity to participate in something that is unimaginable for most people. It will not only help them gain knowledge about space but also enhance their self- belief and capabilities.
I would have loved this opportunity as a student, who knows where this journey will take them.
NASA Space Station Commander - Steve Swanson![]()
Mission Discovery opens students eyes to new opportunities and new ways of thinking.
The successes that they will gain from this programme will directly lead into the successes they will have in the future.
NASA Astronaut - Barbara Morgan![]()
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