June 29, 2026 | Deerfield, IL | The 100th Go For Launch! | Register TodaY!
Join us in Chicago as Higher Orbits celebrates its 100th program and the future of the space workforce.
Higher Orbits is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing the next generation of space professionals through hands-on STEM programs. By connecting students with astronauts and industry leaders, Higher Orbits provides real-world experiences that build skills in teamwork, leadership, and innovation. Its flagship Go For Launch! program has reached students across the US, helping shape the future of the aerospace workforce.
100
Go For Launch! Programs
Thousands
of students reached nationwide
Astronaut-Led
Experiences
The 100th Go For Launch!
Deerfield, Illinois • June 29, 2026
Higher Orbits is about to reach a milestone no one in STEM education has hit before: 100 Go For Launch! events. For over a decade, we've brought astronauts and students together across the country to build the skills, the confidence, and the community that will define the next generation of space leaders.
The 100th Go For Launch! event takes place in Deerfield, Illinois, on June 29, 2026. It marks ten years of showing up for students across the country, and it's the kind of milestone worth being in the room for.
Then and Now
Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger was the Astronaut at Higher Orbits’ very first Go For Launch! event ten years ago. Now, she’s returning to be part of the 100th!
The Stellar Soirée
Celebrating 10 Years & 100 Missions
An evening of celebration, connection, and vision at the Henry Crown Space Center at the Museum of Science and Industry to mark a decade of launching the next generation of space leaders.
Event Details
Date
June 27, 2026
Venue
Henry Crown Space Center Museum of Science & Industry
City
Chicago, IL
Occasion
Celebrating 10 Years & 100 Missions
Higher Orbits Student Symposium
An Alumni Rendezvous
Something special is planned for our alumni. If you've been part of the Higher Orbits family, you already know where to find it.
Mission Patches
Mission Patch Gallery
Marking every milestone of the Go For Launch! journey, from a decade of programs to the 100th mission.
100 events. 100 supporters.
Thank You to Our Stellar Sponsors
Thank you to the out-of-this-world organizations that are supporting the 10th anniversary of Go For Launch! and the 100th Go For Launch! event!
Fuel the 10th Anniversary Student & Celebratory Events
Help us reach 100 sponsors before the 100th event, and join the organizations that are changing students' futures.
Prefer to sponsor by check or ACH?
We’re happy to invoice for payment by bank transfer. Send an email to info@higherorbits.org, and we’ll handle the details.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, tap the image above or click here to open the sponsorship info packet