Challenger Learning Center of Arizona

Challenger Space Center

Educational Exploration

Description

This premier educational facility came about by the efforts of grieving family members of the astronauts lost on the Challenger Space Shuttle in 1986. Inspired to motivate youth in space exploration, the learning center was born. Focusing on skills required for successful missions, they teach problem-solving skills using math, science and communications for real life. You can find out what working in mission control is all about, or what it takes to be a real astronaut. The center offers class and parent/child experiences, special summer sessions, corporate and public missions. Please call or visit its informative Web site for further information.