MISSION TO SPACE CAMP | Ōtautahi Christchurch | 21–23 December 2026

MISSION TO SPACE 21–23 December 2026 | Ōtautahi Christchurch Bring space science out of the textbook and into the real world. Mission to Space is a three-day immersive aerospace and space-science programme for secondary-school students, combining practical challenges, teamwork and exploration with scientists and specialist space educators. Across three days, students will take on missions inspired by the challenges of exploring Earth, the Moon, Mars and beyond. THE MISSION Students will: PLAN & OPERATE A MARS ROVER MISSION Work as a Mars mission team, plan a route, operate working rover models and tackle the challenges of exploring another planet. DESIGN & LAUNCH ROCKETS Explore the principles of rocketry through hands-on design and model rocket launches. TRAIN LIKE AN ASTRONAUT Take part in astronaut-style activities exploring the physical, technical and teamwork challenges of human spaceflight. WORK WITH ROBOTICS Experiment with robotic systems and discover how robots allow us to explore environments humans cannot easily reach. EXPLORE EARTH & SPACE Investigate Earth, space and environmental systems and discover how scientists study our planet while preparing to explore other worlds. The programme is designed to build practical engineering and problem-solving skills, teamwork, communication and leadership, while introducing students to Moon and Mars exploration and pathways into aerospace and STEAM careers.