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The Mission Discovery summer school gives you an incredible opportunity to team up with like-minded individuals, learn from NASA astronauts and develop a project destined for the International Space Station.
Over the 5 day programme you'll grow in confidence, learn essential life skills and be inspired by the wonder of space exploration. You'll make amazing new friends, let your imagination soar, and learn how to turn your ambitions into a reality.
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 but it didn’t feel like school
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Get ready for an unforgettable Summer School experience!
Our team of 'rocket stars' will take you on a thrilling journey through a diverse range of themes 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 🤩
Join the next experience; 10th-14th July '23
Sign up today to join NASA astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger and NASA leader Sarah Murray at one of the best universities in the world, based in the heart of London.
Buckle up for an unforgettable experience, this summer!
LAST FEW SPACES AVAILABLE
Stay in your own private bedroom in university halls, enjoy breakfast with new friends, and dine out at exciting new restaurants every night. With 24/7 supervision, you can explore campus life and make unforgettable memories in a safe and supportive environment.
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 @ Kings College, NASA astronaut
"I’m excited to share my love of STEM and space with the Mission Discovery students in London this July! They have the opportunity to take what may seem impossible and launch into a new possible. I know the week at King's 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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