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Build the Moon
SteamRocket is partnering with the Institute of Competition Sciences to bring you an incredible hands-on experience. Your young engineers will work with actual lunar regolith simulant - the same rocky material that covers the Moon's surface - to help solve one of NASA's biggest challenges: building sustainable infrastructure in space!
Real Moon Materials
Work with authentic lunar regolith simulant engineered to match Moon surface conditions
Hands-on
Science
Mix concrete, test strength, and conduct real experiments from the comfort of your home
Design
Challenge
Create lunar habitat designs that could actually house future astronauts on the Moon
NASA
Connection
Contribute to real space exploration research and In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)
"This challenge teaches us that failure is just another form of learning.
Kids gain real scientific experience and resilience that you can't get from textbooks."
JUSTIN DECKER, STEAMROCKET CO-FOUNDER
M I S S I O N T I M E L I N E
09.29.25
SIGN-UP OPENS
Secure your spot in this exclusive space mission!
10.21.25
MISSION LAUNCH
First virtual mission briefing - meet your crew!
11.07.25 - 12.05.25
TESTING PHASE
Mix lunar concrete and conduct strength tests repeatedly.
12.16.25
MISSION COMPLETE
Present your habitat designs and celebrate your achievements!
W H A T T O E X P E C T
🚀 Virtual Mission Control
👥 Weekly team meetings with fellow astronauts
🎯 Expert guidance from SteamRocket mentors
📊 Data analysis and problem-solving sessions
🎤 Final presentation showcase
🧪Mad Scientist Lab Work
🌙 Explore Moon dirt properties
🥽 Mix their own lunar concrete
💪 Test concrete strength
🏠 Design astronaut habitats
R E A D Y T O B U I L D T H E F U T U R E ?
Join SteamRocket's most ambitious space mission yet.
Help NASA solve real challenges while having the adventure of a lifetime!
P R O G R A M D E T A I L S
Ages: Middle School (6th-8th grade)
Duration: 7 weeks (October 21 - December 16)
Format: Virtual sessions + hands-on experiments at home
Materials: Complete lunar regolith kit included
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