Help shape a student-built satellite launch program.
The high school launch program is in development to provide hardware, mentorship, and a path to launch once funding and partners are secured.
Program highlights
- Full mission cycle from concept to operations.
- Hardware and launch planned through the foundation.
- Mentorship from engineers and educators.
- Open source release of all mission outputs.
Planned 50/50 model for access and equity.
Customer nominations
Kit purchasers will be able to nominate schools for up to 50 percent of mission slots.
Foundation selection
We plan to select 50 percent of missions based on readiness, diversity, and equity impact.
Transparent outcomes
Mission reports and lessons learned are published for the community.
Target timeline: 12 to 18 months from kickoff to operations.
Phase 1: Onboarding
Teacher training, team formation, and mission concept selection.
Phase 2: Education
Curriculum modules, kit assembly, and subsystem readiness.
Phase 3: Build
Flight hardware integration, software development, and testing.
Phase 4: Launch preparation
Qualification, launch campaign, and mission rehearsals.
Phase 5: Operations
On-orbit operations, data analysis, and mission reporting.
Eligibility snapshot (pilot targets)
- Accredited high school with a teacher sponsor.
- Student team of 5 to 15 learners.
- Commitment to a 12 to 18 month timeline.
- Agreement to open-source mission outputs.
Support planned
- Prototype spacecraft kit and classroom tooling.
- Pilot mentorship from mission engineers.
- Ground station workflows and training (planned).
- Launch integration planning and readiness reviews.
Pilot cohort recruiting for the first missions.
We are finalizing partners and will publish case studies after the first cohort completes mission milestones.
Curriculum fit
Validate pacing, assessments, and teacher training for the full mission cycle.
Hardware readiness
Prototype builds, integration checklists, and classroom-safe procedures.
Mission partnerships
Launch planning, ground station access, and operations readiness.
Ready to nominate your school?
Reach out to learn about upcoming cohorts and application timelines.