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Challenger Center

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The Challenger Center is an international non-profit STEM education organization founded in 1986 by the families of the Challenger space shuttle crew. Through a network of Challenger Learning Centers, they deliver space-themed simulated missions and hands-on activities for students, typically targeting middle and high school levels. These immersive experiences, often in partnership with organizations like NASA and Minecraft Education, aim to foster teamwork, problem-solving, and interest in STEM careers. Associated keywords: STEM education, space mission simulations, Challenger Learning Centers, NASA, Artemis missions.

ngoFounded 1986
United States
www.challenger.org/
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Dr. Lance Bush is a member of the Users’ Advisory Group and serves as president and chief executive of the Challenger Center.

GovernanceValue 3.3Dec 16, 2022White House revamps membership of National Space Council advisory group

Challenger Center serves more than 250,000 K-12 students each year with experiential, hands-on education programs delivered by 40 Challenger Learning Centers.

GeneralValue 2.0Aug 9, 2021$1 Million Grants For 19 Space-Based Charities From Blue Origin’s Club For The Future Foundation

Challenger Center serves more than 250,000 K-12 students each year through experiential, hands-on education programs delivered by 40 Challenger Learning Centers.

GrowthValue 2.0Jul 14, 2021Blue Origin's foundation, Club for the Future, selects 19 space-based charities to each receive a $1 million grant
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