We are extremely proud of our students’ accomplishments, which extend their talents far beyond the classroom to the International Space Station. We are thankful to Higher Orbits for the opportunity they have provided our students in realizing their potential in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Kathryn Anderson // Principal of Deerfield High School

"When I was eight, I wanted to be an astronaut. That never panned out, but for my son to have his experimental idea actually implemented and launched to the ISS, it's the next best thing. To be able to watch the launch and know that something of his making is onboard that rocket is extremely exciting. I know that this is something he will never forget and hope that it will give him a taste of success that will help drive his future accomplishments."  

Doug Bank // Parent of DASA Team Member

I’m so excited to see the experiment be created. To see it go to space is more than I could ever have imagined! I am so grateful for the opportunity that Higher Orbits offered me and the rest of my group. To see an idea that started a few months ago as a sketch on a piece of paper actually take shape and fly to space is a rare opportunity. The anticipation has definitely built, and I can’t wait to see what answers our experiment brings back.

Katharine Stecher // DASA Team Member

As for how it feels to have my idea flown into space, it kind of doesn't register for a while what this actually entails, that our experiment will go up and actually be on the International Space Station, an object in space that I have seen with my own eyes. I don't know if an astronaut will actually touch it or if it will do its own thing completely autonomously, but the fact that I actually had a part in it feels pretty amazing.

Justin Bank // DASA Team Member