Go For Launch!
Winning experiments are launched to the International Space Station to be conducted in space by real astronauts!
WELCOME TO
HigherOrbits.org
Higher Orbits is a non-profit with the mission of promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM); along with leadership, teamwork, and communication through the use of spaceflight. Mankind’s journey into space serves as an ideal launchpad to excite students of all ages about STEM/STEAM and working to fulfill their dreams and ambitions while also building teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
Experiments Sent To Space
Students
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2024 and 2025 Go For Launch! Events
Hi,
I'm Michelle Lucas
Michelle spent 10 years working at NASA primarily in International Space Station (ISS) Flight Control Operations Planning and as an Astronaut Instructor in the Daily Operations Group. Her passion for inspiring students led to extensive work with other organizations in STEM outreach. She then decided to form Higher Orbits to continue to work to inspire students about the wonders of STEM through spaceflight.
Founder & President of Higher Orbits
Meet the trailblazers who defy gravity and venture beyond our earthly bounds!
Our stellar astronauts are the fearless pioneers of space, driven by an insatiable curiosity and a thirst for the unknown. Each one embodies the essence of human exploration, pushing the boundaries of possibility and inspiring generations to reach for the stars.
Go For Launch! Winners
Experiments In Space
"Go For Launch! has been an amazing experience for me combining both of my passion for and interest in space and aviation. This program has helped set the course for my future career goals and has been nothing short of inspiring! So thankful for the opportunities that I was able to take part of such as working closely with an astronaut and being able to pitch ideas that could be sent to outer space! Taking part of this program made my out-of-this-world aspirations feel valid. "
Sophie
Go For Launch! Student
"Annie loved participating in the program a year and a half ago! The program really got her passions moving in a new direction and is thinking about pursuing aeronautic engineering. She is currently in the magnet engineering program at her school."
Go For Launch! Parent
"I'm so excited to be a part of Go For Launch! Michelle Lucas and her team do such an 'out-of-this-world' job inspiring young minds to pursue STEM careers. Being involved in such an important endeavor is very important and rewarding to me."
Mike Foreman
Retired Astronaut
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Higher Orbits is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math by bringing young people together with Astronauts and industry professionals to explore the exciting possibilities offered by space and space exploration!
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