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Career Washington, D.C. & Houston: Aerospace & Space
Explore the past, present, and future of aviation and space exploration on this immersive STEM career program through Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park, and Houston, Texas. Examine the evolution of flight and see world-changing aircrafts up close. Head into the Blue Ridge Mountains to test aerodynamics principles, construct and launch your own model rockets, and stargaze under dark skies ...
Explore the past, present, and future of aviation and space exploration on this immersive STEM career program through Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park, and Houston, Texas. Examine the evolution of flight and see world-changing aircrafts up close. Head into the Blue Ridge Mountains to test aerodynamics principles, construct and launch your own model rockets, and stargaze under dark skies with a NASA Solar System Ambassador. Then travel to Houston to go behind the scenes at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, meeting the engineers, scientists, and astronauts shaping missions to Mars and beyond. Gain hands-on experience, build confidence in STEM environments, and discover what a future in aerospace could look like for you.
Program Highlights
Build and launch model rockets in the Blue Ridge Mountains
See groundbreaking aircraft and spacecraft at museums
Stargaze with a NASA Solar System Ambassador
Go behind the scenes at Johnson Space Center
Meet astronauts and engineers shaping future mission
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Quick Details
- Houston, United States
- Washington D.C., United States
- 1-2 Weeks
- Experiential Learning
- Work Experience
- All Nationalities
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Locations
- Houston, United States
- Washington D.C., United States
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
- Work Experience
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Explore the past, present, and future of aviation and space exploration on this immersive STEM career program through Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park, and Houston, Texas. Examine the evolution of flight and see world-changing aircrafts up close. Head into the Blue Ridge Mountains to test aerodynamics principles, construct and launch your own model rockets, and stargaze under dark skies with a NASA Solar System Ambassador. Then travel to Houston to go behind the scenes at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, meeting the engineers, scientists, and astronauts shaping missions to Mars and beyond. Gain hands-on experience, build confidence in STEM environments, and discover what a future in aerospace could look like for you.
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Ready to Learn More?
Explore the past, present, and future of aviation and space exploration on this immersive STEM career program through Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park, and Houston, Texas. Examine the evolution of flight and see world-changing aircrafts up close. Head into the Blue Ridge Mountains to test aerodynamics principles, construct and launch your own model rockets, and stargaze under dark skies with a NASA Solar System Ambassador. Then travel to Houston to go behind the scenes at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, meeting the engineers, scientists, and astronauts shaping missions to Mars and beyond. Gain hands-on experience, build confidence in STEM environments, and discover what a future in aerospace could look like for you.
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