Reasons to Get on Board!
🚀 Unlock Your Potential: Embark on a journey that will boost your confidence & expand your horizons.
👨🚀 Learn from NASA astronauts: Receive mentorship and insights from astronauts, university professors and industry experts.
👩🏫 Master Essential Skills: Develop teamwork, innovation, leadership and problem-solving skills for future success.
🏆 Elevate Your Achievements: Strengthen university applications and stand out from the crowd.
🙌 Find your tribe: Connect with like-minded peers and form lifelong friendships.
🎓 Collaborate with the world's best universities: The winning experiment will be built at King's College London before launching to the International Space Station.
Join Mission Discovery's epic STEM adventure! Dream big, reach for the stars, and shape your future!
Meet the Hosts 🤩
Meet the Hosts 🤩
Dr. Dave Williams
NASA Astronaut, Brain Surgeon
& Best Selling Author
Sarah Murray
Former Project & Technical Lead in the
development of NASA’s Orion Space Vehicle
Prof. Steve Harridge
Professor of Human & Applied Physiology
at King's College London
Dr Julie Keeble
Director of Biological Services & Senior
Lecturer at King’s College London
Professor Jon Wade
Professor of Earth Sciences
at the University of Oxford
Dan Molland
ISSET - Team Oxford Chief Scientist
Student at the University of Oxford
Programme Itinerary 💫
Throughout the week you will hear a variety of talks from our experts, based on a range of themes including team building, leadership, space, the sciences and personal development.
Your team will be assigned its own Mission Discovery mentor to help you every step of the way.
DAY 1: Mon 8th - NASA Team Building & Leadership - 09:30 - 16:00
Just like the makings of any astronaut crew, the days focus is on bringing you together. By the end of the day, you and your team will be functioning as an elite unit.
DAY 2: Tues 9th - Introduction to Design Brief - 09:00 - 16:00
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.
DAY 4: Weds 10th - Budgeting, Planning & Experiment Design - 09:00 - 16:00
Let’s finalise those ideas and work out how your experiment is going to work in microgravity.
DAY 5: Thurs 11th - Finalise Experiments & Public Speaking Seminar - 09:00 - 16:00
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.
DAY 5: Fri 12th - Present Ideas to Judges & Winners Announced 09:00 - 15:30
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 🤩
Your ticket to the stars includes:
🧠 5 Day Summer School, packed with career boosting knowledge
🏆 Certification signed by an astronaut & the Mission Discovery team
📸 Selfie with an astronaut + a team photo’s with your new friends
👕 T-shirt to treasure, complete with your iconic Mission Discovery patch
✨ Galactic goody bag, full of space surprises
Residential Option Available 🙌
🛏 You will have your very own ensuite bedroom. The residential programme is a great way to make friends and see some of London's top sights. In the evenings, you will eat out at one of your favourite restaurants; Honest Burgers, Côte, Pizza Express & Zizzi's. Achieve Your Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award 🏆As an approved Duke of Edinburgh activity provider, the Mission Discovery summer school residential package ticks all the boxes of your Gold residential. Have fun, boost your confidence and get a taste of student life. |
What participants say about the programme 💭
A word from Astronaut Dave Williams ✨
"Mission Discovery is a tremendous opportunity and a place to accomplish your seemingly impossible dreams."
Dr. Dave Williams - Astronaut, Aquanaut & Best-Selling Author
A word from Astronaut Dave Williams ✨
"Mission Discovery is a tremendous opportunity and a place to accomplish your seemingly impossible dreams."
Dr. Dave Williams - Astronaut, Aquanaut & Best-Selling Author
Got Any Questions? 🙋
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