Astronaut Academy 2011
July 17-22, 2011
Johnson Space Center
Ages: 14-17
$1,250 Members ~ $1,300 Non-Members
Travel with us on an adventure to Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas!
The wonder and amazement of space exploration is brought to life in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Johnson Space Center. A private astronaut training program will leave you weightless as you experience the zero-gravity. The inspiration is never-ending during this incredible experience as participants will receive the VIP tour of JSC grounds, including the Launch Pad, and even have the chance to talk to one of our nation’s space heroes during an Astronaut encounter luncheon. This trip will have you seeing “stars” and dreaming of living amongst them as you explore the magnificence and glory of space flight.
While each day will have you on the edge of your seat, the Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) will have you on the edge of the moon as you train as actual astronauts. You’ll begin your day with a formal briefing as astronaut trainees and then begin your voyage into the great unknown. The ATX program combines full-motion shuttle simulators with real life situations that once faced our nation’s heroes, multi-axis trainers and a zero-gravity wall. You will be assigned to a position on the mission team and given an operational task to complete, such as building a solar panel. You will then hold that position throughout the day as your team prepares for launch, take-off and any combination of “triumphs and catastrophes” that may arise during your mission.
An astronaut’s training would never be complete though without a view of the launch pad that has sent so many blasting into our nation’s history books. You will have the opportunity to view the launch pad, the vehicle assembly building as well as the shuttle landing facility in a VIP tour of the Johnson Space Center grounds. Your remarkable voyage doesn’t stop at the launch pad though. You’ll actually be beamed among the “stars” to the “lunch pad” where you’ll take part in a one-on-one encounter with an actual NASA astronaut. Talk to one of America’s greatest men or women and ask them what it takes to be a leader in the world of space exploration.
Finally, what training would be complete without a Graduation! You will go through an official ATX graduation ceremony and receive an authorized ATX polo shirt and a 12-month pass to JSC.
This program is designed for campers ages 14-17 and includes airfare, lodging, meals, entertainment, and all-access passes to JSC.
Click Here to download the required forms for Johnson Space Center
$300 Deposit Required (non-refundable)
3 Ways to Sign-up
- Join Online
- Print a Summer Camp registration form to mail or fax (402-944-3160)
- Call (402) 944-3100
For questions or to register now, call (402) 944-3100 ext. 211 or email zwillet@strategicairandspace.com
