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Higher Orbits’ two-day immersive event gives students hands-on access to astronauts, space professionals, and real-world STEM challenges.
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Higher Orbits, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring students through space-based STEM, leadership, and teamwork programs, will bring its nationally recognized Go For Launch! program to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on June 16–17, 2026.

Higher Orbits’ two-day immersive event gives students hands-on access to astronauts, space professionals, and real-world STEM challenges.
MIDLAND, Texas — Higher Orbits, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring students through space-based STEM, leadership, and teamwork programs, will bring its
nationally recognized Go For Launch! program to Midland, Texas on May 27–28, 2026. The two-day event will provide space enthusiasts in grades 8–12 with a unique opportunity to dive
into the world of space exploration while working alongside astronauts and industry professionals.

As global momentum builds around a new era of space exploration, Higher Orbits is bringing that excitement down to Earth, one swing at a time.
May 1, 2026, Higher Orbits Galactic HQ- On June 2, 2026, Higher Orbits will host its annual Galactic Golf fundraising event at The Glen Club in Chicagoland, uniting industry leaders, supporters, and space enthusiasts for a day where sport meets spaceflight. This year’s event features three former NASA astronauts, Nicole Stott, Michael Good, and Gregory H. Johnson, offering attendees a rare opportunity to connect directly with those who have helped shape humanity’s journey beyond Earth. Participants won’t just hear their stories, they’ll share the course with them.

On June 29, 2016 the first Go For Launch! program lifted off in Deerfield, Illinois with Astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger. Ten years later we’re gearing up to mark the 10th anniversary of that first program and will host the 100th Go For Launch! event.
March 21, 2026, Higher Orbits Galactic HQ- National STEM organization Higher Orbits is celebrating a milestone year. The space education non-profi t celebrated 10 years since it was established last summer, and on June 29, 2026, Higher Orbits will mark 10 years since the fi rst Go For Launch! event was held.

Whether you’re swinging the clubs, shining as a sponsor, or spreading joy through donations, there’s a path for everyone to join the thrill.
March 10, 2026, Higher Orbits Galactic HQ- Higher Orbits is excited to announce the dates for its annual Galactic Golf Fundraising event. On June 2, 2026, golfers will join former NASA astronauts Nicole Stott, Michael Good and Gregory Johnson at the Glen Club in Glenview, IL, to raise funds that support the mission of STEAM outreach across the US.

Higher Orbits Galactic HQ – October 14, 2025 – Higher Orbits is bringing its flagship program, Go For Launch! to Albuquerque, NM for the first to help inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This event will be held at the NewSpace Nexus Launchpad where students in grades 8-12 will participate in space-based group activities that are designed to help them develop critical skills needed for success in their future careers.

Higher Orbits Galactic HQ – 13 October 2025 – Higher Orbits held their first New Mexico Go For Launch! event in Las Cruces September 19-20. CEO Michelle Lucas, and retired NASA Astronaut Wendy Lawrence, spent two days with students from Las Cruces at the Challenger Learning Center, to teach them about space, microgravity research, and provide them with an out of this world opportunity.

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.