Innovative Education

The Christa McAuliffe Space Education Center is one of the most educational and exciting field trip experiences in the the world. It is a journey of discovery and exploration, where outstanding programs and activities will open children's eyes, ears, and hearts.

Our simulated missions allow children to travel to distant destinations in the galaxy to experience oceans, planets, nebulas, stars, black holes, and galaxies. Children encounter fictional races and life forms in very realistic interactive dramas.  Each child has his/her own position on the bridge of the ship or station. The children step into an exciting and entertaining science fiction adventure as they use their talents and skills in dealing with historical, social and political conflict. These conflicts are taken from Earth's history and set into the distant future on other planets to provide the settings and plots for the missions.

Simulations have been shown to increase students' understanding of history and social evolution. Children will have the opportunity to see, hear, and do things they never thought possible. Click on the names of each simulator to view detailed information about our five Simulators.