From Tragedy to Triumph
On January 28, 1986, our nation lost seven heroes as the Challenger Space Shuttle was destroyed shortly after launch. It was a tragic day, etched in the minds of us all and in the history books of our nation.
And yet tragedy let to triumph, as the families of the astronauts created an educational program to honor the astronauts and inspire the next generation. They formed the Challenger Center for Space Science Education, with a mission to "inspire, explore and learn". Now with a national network of 47 Challenger Learning Centers, the program takes students on simulated missions to space, reaching 400,000 students every year - over 4,000,000 during our 25 year history.
Join us for a year-long series of events, as we honor the legacy of the Challenger 7 heroes - and celebrate the accomplishments of the Challenger Learning Center network.
Our Mission
Using space exploration as a theme, Challenger Center creates positive learning experiences that raise students' expectations of success; foster a long-term interest in mathematics, science, and technology; and motivate them to pursue careers in these fields.
Our Network
As new advances in science and technology occur at an ever more accelerated pace, the need for excellence in education has never been more essential. Perhaps that's one reason why so many communities throughout the world are actively engaged in developing a local Challenger Learning Center. Find out how our organization's solutions to encourage students to pursue further study in mathematics, science, and technology can make a difference in your hometown. Please go to www.challenger.org for more information.
Help Us Inspire Kids
There are many ways that you can support Challenger Center for Space Science Education.
- By MAIL, please make your check payable to Challenger Center for Space Science Education.
- BY PHONE: toll-free - just dial, (888) 683-9740 using your Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover card.
- ONLINE, please visit our secure website at www.challenger.org and charge your gift using your credit card using Google Checkout or Paypal.
Challenger Center for Space Science Education - continuing the mission of INSPIRING, EXPLORING, AND LEARNING!
Your support DOES make a difference!
