NEAR SPACE Investigation

INVESTIGATION

Reach Out To The Edge Of The Space

NEAR SPACE

Develop a meteorology payload

Develop and intergrate a payload destined for the
stratosphere, enabling you to conduct experiments and
collect data.

Collect invaluable atmospheric data

Collect atmospheric data such as humidity, pressure,
temperature, velocity, and altitude.

Explore electronics and sensors

Explore a variety of sensors, and the intricate workings electronics on your flight computer.

Launch a Helium Balloon upto 100,000 feet

Launch a Helium Balloon upto 100,000 feet into the atmosphere

Learn to analyse and present data

Learn to analyse and present data from the experiments conducted throughout the balloon’s flight.

Witness Earth’s curvature

Witness Earth’s curvature and breathtaking images from the ballon’s flight.

Your next Space adventures awaits!

Curriculum Highlights

Sensors and Telemetry

Innovation

Payload Integration

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Systems Engineering

Construction Site

What Will You Do

Program Schedule

Day 1

-> Check in at the KSCVC
-> Space Trek Introduction
-> Weather Balloon Introduction
-> Role Description and Selection
-> IMAX
-> Introduction to Programming
-> Experiment Research
-> Astronaut Encounter

Day 2

-> Check in at the KSCVC
-> Introduction to Sensors and Electronics
-> Develop experiments
Lunch
-> Finalize Weather Balloon System
-> IMAX
-> Debriefing

Day 3

-> Check in at the KSCVC
-> KSC Tour
-> Lunch
-> Final Testing and Launch Preparation
-> Practice Run of Launch
-> Space shuttle Atlantis
-> Shuttle Launch Experience
-> Debriefing

Day 4

-> Check in at the KSCVC
-> Weather Balloon Launch
-> Lunch
-> Launch Analysis
-> Present your findings
-> Evaluations
-> Graduation
-> Program adjourned

Fees

Tuition

$505.00 Per Student

Transportation

$199.25/ Per Day