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 upcoming competition season - StellarXplorers IX - is open through October 17, 2022.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Registration for StellarXplorers IX (2022-2023) is now open. Register your team for the national space design competition today! Deadline is Oct. 17, 2022.
Schedule for StellarXplorers IX is now available. Mark your calendars with the practice and competition round dates!