WHAT IS STELLARXPLORERS?

Launching students into STEM careers

The StellarXplorers Space STEM Program, created by the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA), inspires 6-12 grade students toward careers in aerospace, aviation, and other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines critical to our nation’s future.
WHAT DO STUDENTS LEARN?

Solve real-world space design challenges

The StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition is a fun space system design competition that challenges teams of students to solve orbit planning, satellite component, and launch vehicle selection scenarios in a series of online rounds.

​Registration for the current competition is now open!
​Register by October 17!

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to the winners of the StellarXplorers IX National Space Design Competition. Click here to see who came out on top!
StellarXplorers IX National Space Design Competition Finalists Announced! Click here to see which 10 teams are making the trip to Houston, TX for the National Finals Competition.