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Higher Orbits Galactic HQ – 22 August 2025 – In the summer of 2024, Go For Launch! Kuiper was held at Amazon HQ2 for students in the community. Go For Launch! is the hands-on flagship program of Higher Orbits, a non-profit that aims to encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The program is designed for students of all backgrounds – from the STEM novice to the more experienced – with the hopes of helping ALL students gain the skills and confidence necessary to enter the workforce as the STEMists and Explorers of the future. At this event students work with an Astronaut for the entire event, as well as other space and STEM professionals, and compete to have their science experiment flown to be conducted in space.

Higher Orbits Galactic HQ – 19 August 2025 – Through Higher Orbits Go For Launch! programs,
five winning student teams will have the opportunity of a lifetime to have their science experiments flown to be conducted on the International Space Station.

Thanks to the work with Higher Orbits payload integration partner, Space Tango, student teams Aeroloco, Cosmic Critters, Chapparal Champions, Icarus, and SuperNOVA will have their science flown aboard the SpaceX-33 Cargo Resupply Services mission.

Higher Orbits Galactic HQ – June 6, 2025 – Higher Orbits is bringing its flagship program, Go For Launch! back to Rocket City, USA to help inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Held at Redstone Federal Credit Union in Huntsville, AL, students in grades 8-12 (including rising 8th graders and recently graduated seniors) will participate in space-based group activities that are designed to help them develop critical skills needed for success in their future careers.

GLENVIEW, IL — Higher Orbits is set to tee off at The Glen Club on Tuesday, May 13, for its annual Galactic Golf Outing, a fundraiser supporting the Go For Launch! Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) program that offers students the opportunity to work with an Astronaut and compete to have their ideas sent to space. This year’s Galactic Golf event features two former NASA astronauts—Mike Foreman and Greg H. “Box” Johnson.

Higher Orbits Galactic HQ – March 21, 2025 – Higher Orbits is bringing its flagship program, Go For Launch! to Columbus, OH at The Ohio State University to help inspire
students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students in grades 8-12 will participate in STEM and space-based groupactivities that are designed to help them develop critical skills needed for success in their future careers.

Higher Orbits Galactic HQ – March 13, 2025 – Higher Orbits is bringing its flagship program, Go For Launch! to the Denver area at the Colorado Air & Space Port to help inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students in grades 8-12 will participate in STEM and space-based group activities that are designed to help them develop critical skills needed for success in their future careers.

Higher Orbits is bringing its flagship program, Go For Launch!, to Vermont for the first time on November 2-3 to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Held in partnership with Norwich University, students in grades 8-12 will participate in space and STEM-based group activities designed to develop critical skills needed for success in their future careers.

Higher Orbits Michelle Lucas(281)451-5343 michelle@higherorbits.orgHIGHER ORBITS TO HOST GALACTIC GOLF TOURNAMENT IN GLENVIEWParticipants Get the Opportunity to Golf With AstronautsFunds Raised Support Space Exploration Focused STEAM Program for High School StudentsGlenview, IL — September 5, 2024 –  Higher Orbits is set to tee off at The Glen Club on Tuesday,  September 24, for the annual Galactic Golf Tournament fundraiser …

 Higher Orbits Michelle Lucas(281)451-5343 michelle@higherorbits.orgHigher Orbits Go For Launch! Space-Inspired STEM Event Returns to Sault Ste Marie This JulyHigher Orbits Galactic HQ – July 9, 2024 – Higher Orbits is bringing its flagship program, Go For Launch! back to Sault Ste Marie this July to help inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and …

 Higher Orbits Michelle Lucas(281)451-5343 michelle@higherorbits.orgHigher Orbits Partners with Kuiper Government Solutions to Bring Go For Launch! Program to Arlington, VAHigher Orbits Galactic HQ – June 20, 2024  – Thanks to a partnership with Kuiper Government Solutions, non-profit Higher Orbits will bring its Go For Launch! program to Arlington, VA. On July 11 and 12, students in grades …