Create new solutions for space.
The U.S. Department of Education invited high schools to submit designs for a product or service that will contribute to space missions and exploration.
Meet the winners
Chapel Hill High School
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Collierville High School
Greater Lowell Technical High School
Halifax County High School
Hirschi High School
Kealakehe High School
Shaker High School
About the Your Place in Space Challenge
The space industry is expected to triple in size over the next 30 years, offering fulfilling careers with higher-than-average wages. But without a skilled workforce, that vision will never become a reality. Any career can be a space career — and career and technical education (CTE) programs already present a natural starting point for a space career.
The Your Place in Space Challenge connected the dots between the skills students build in CTE programs and the fulfilling careers they can have in the space industry.
Timeline
Throughout the open submissions period, teachers led student teams to develop ideas and submit designs. Submissions were due October 30, followed by judging and winner selection. Eight winning teams were announced on February 27, 2024.
Challenge launch
Virtual information session
Open submissions
Submissions close
Judging begins
Winner announcement
Bring the challenge to your classroom
Learn more about space careers and how your students can design a product or service for space.