Mission Discovery

India 2025

Mission Discovery Overview

👨🏻‍🚀 Learn with NASA astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger
🛰 Compete to have your idea launched to the ISS
✨ Turn your ambitions into reality

Spend 5 days with NASA astronauts, space scientists, and elite professors at Pathways School Noida, one of India's top 10 schools, located on a beautiful 10-acre eco-friendly campus.

You'll take on the exciting challenge of designing a space experiment, working in a team with an expert mentor who will guide you every step of the way. At the end of the program, the best experiment will be selected to be built at NASA and launched to the ISS on a SpaceX rocket, where astronauts will conduct it.

Mission Discovery at Pathways School Noida will give you the tools to turn your ambitions into reality, preparing you for life after high school and a future of global partnerships based on high-tech collaboration.

When: Monday 6th - Friday 10th January 2025

Where: Pathways School Noida - Sector 100, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301, India

Reasons to Get on Board!

🚀 Unlock Your Potential: Boost confidence and exceed limits with an extraordinary journey.

👨‍🚀 Learn from the Best: Gain wisdom from NASA astronauts and brilliant experts, inspiring and guiding your path.

👩‍🏫 Master Essential Skills: Develop teamwork, innovation, leadership, and more for future success.

💻 Real-Life Research Experience: Dive into captivating scientific challenges, discovering the secrets of the universe.

🔭 Elevate Your Achievements: Strengthen university applications and stand out from the crowd.

🙌 Thrive in Teamwork: Collaborate with like-minded peers, forming lifelong friendships.

Join Mission Discovery's epic STEM adventure! Dream big, reach for the stars, and shape your future!

Meet the Hosts 🤩

Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger

NASA Astronaut & Geologist

Sarah Murray

Former Project & Technical Lead in the
development of NASA’s Orion Space Vehicle

Prof. Steve Harridge

Professor of Human & Applied Physiology
at King's College London

Dr Julie Keeble

Director of Biological Services & Senior
Lecturer at King’s College London

Dr Kola Mudashiru

Deputy Head International Student Recruitment, environmental & sustainability research scientist, Durham University

Chris Barber

ISSET Founder & Director

Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger

NASA Astronaut & Geologist

Sarah Murray

Former Project & Technical Lead in the
development of NASA’s Orion Space Vehicle

Prof. Steve Harridge

Professor of Human & Applied Physiology
at King's College London

Dr Julie Keeble

Director of Biological Services & Senior
Lecturer at King’s College London

Dr Kola Mudashiru

Deputy Head International Student Recruitment, environmental & sustainability research scientist, Durham University

Chris Barber

ISSET Founder & Director

A word from Astronaut Dottie ✨

"I’m excited to share my love of STEM and space with the Mission Discovery students! They have the opportunity to take what may seem impossible and launch into a new possible. I know the week will not only change their perspective of Earth and space, it will transform how they see themselves in their future. Let’s get inspired!"

-Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, NASA Astronaut & Geologist

Programme Itinerary 💫

Throughout the week you will hear a variety of talks from our experts, based on a range of themes including team building, leadership, space, the sciences and personal development.

Your team will be assigned its own Mission Discovery mentor to help you every step of the way.

DAY 1: Mon 6th - NASA Team Building & Leadership - 09:30 - 16:00

Just like the makings of any astronaut crew, the days focus is on bringing you together. By the end of the day, you and your team will be functioning as an elite unit.

DAY 2: Tues 7th - Introduction to Design Brief - 09:00 - 16:00

Now you’re ready to take on your first space mission. We introduce you to the design brief. You and your space squad will work quickly to pull together ideas.

DAY 4: Weds 8th - Budgeting, Planning & Experiment Design - 09:00 - 16:00

Let’s finalise those ideas and work out how your experiment is going to work in microgravity.

DAY 5: Thurs 9th - Finalise Experiments & Public Speaking Seminar - 09:00 - 16:00

You’ve done it, look how far you’ve come in only 4 days. Your experiment is ready for lift off! Let’s turn your incredible work into a presentation and get you prepped for the final tomorrow.

DAY 5: Fri 10th - Present Ideas to Judges & Winners Announced 09:00 - 15:30

All the hard work is done, now it's time to present your idea to our friendly judges and accept your Mission Completion certificate and awards at the Mission Discovery closing ceremony. YOU DID IT 🤩

Your ticket to the stars includes:

🧠 5 Day programme, packed with career boosting knowledge

🏆 Certification signed by an astronaut & the Mission Discovery team

📸 Selfie with an astronaut + a team photo’s with your new friends