February, 2017
Challenger Spotlight
Volunteers Needed for SeaPerch Competition

What is the SeaPerch Competition?
Challenger and USAFA are working together to bring underwater robotics into secondary classrooms.  On the day of the competition, teams will arrive with pre-built SeaPerch robots.  They must navigate the robot through an underwater obstacle course and then they will be given a mystery challenge.  The mystery challenge will be announced on the competition day.  Teams will have to alter their SeaPerch build to solve the mystery challenge in the pool.

What Will the Volunteers Do?
Challenger will need volunteers to help us with a variety of activities .  Volunteers can help with checking in teams at the start of the day, running stopwatches during the competition, and judging the teams' performances. All volunteers will receive training, and a Challenger t-shirt.  We ask that volunteers be 18 years or older.


When is the Competition?
The competition takes place on Saturday, February 25th, at Coronado High School in Colorado Springs. Challenger needs volunteers throughout the day.  The morning shift runs from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.  The afternoon shift runs from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  If a volunteer signs up for the full day Challenger will provide them with lunch.

If you are interested in volunteering, contact Ron Bush:
Calendar of Events for Teachers
February 6 & 13- 4th & 5th Grade LEGO Design Challenge 
Who: 4th & 5th Grade students
Location: Library 21C (Briargate) 

Teams of students will compete to build a mystery design using their WeDo LEGO kits.  Due to the large number of 4th & 5th grade teams participating, the competition will be divided into two nights.  Registration is now closed.
 
  Competition Website
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February 16th - Returning Teacher Training 
Who: Teachers who have previously run simulator mission
Location: Challenger Center
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm (Dinner is provided)

This training is designed specifically for teachers have already brought a class to participate in a Challenger Simulator Mission.  We will update teachers on the changes we have made to the Crew Manifest and the Media Job.  By participating in this training you will receive 0.5 credit hours (8 contact hours) of PD.  If you have any questions concerning scheduling missions, or signing up for training please contact our Registrar Marty Grantz: 
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February 25 - SeaPerch Design Challenge
Who: 6th - 12th Grade students
Location: Coronado High School (Colorado Springs) 

Teams of up to 8 students will compete to operate their underwater robots through a variety of challenges.  If you are interested in volunteering to help us run the event, contact Ron Bush :  [email protected]

Competition Website
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March 6 - Registration Opens for Districts 11 & 20

School Districts 11 and 20 can begin registering for Challenger Programs in the 2017-2018 school year.  If you have any questions concerning scheduling missions, or signing up for training please contact our Registrar Marty Grantz: 
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April 3 - Registration Opens for Districts Widefield 3, Falcon 49, Woodland Park & Cripple Creek

School Districts Widefield 3, Falcon 49, Woodland Park and Cripple Creek can begin registering for Challenger Programs in the 2017-2018 school year.  If you have any questions concerning scheduling missions, or signing up for training please contact our Registrar Marty Grantz: 
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April 17 - Registration Opens for All

All school districts, organizations, and groups can begin registering for Challenger Programs in the 2017-2018 school year. If you have any questions concerning scheduling missions, or signing up for training please contact our Registrar Marty Grantz: 
Our Night Sky
Our Night Sky

February
Venus & Mars
Earth's  two closest planetary neighbors will appear bright in the western sky after sunset. 

February
Jupiter
Jupiter will be visible in the constellation Virgo in the southern sky before sunrise.

See the International Space Station!

This website will calculate when and where you need to look to see the ISS in your city.
Teacher Web Resource
Solar System Scope App

The Solar System Scope App is a great way for students to explore our solar system.  It is easy to use and the information is up-to-date. 
 
Space News
Ditch the Diaper

NASA's 'space poop challenge' sought to discover a new and better way for astronauts to manage their waste while in their space suits.
 
Upcoming Global Launches
Feb 14
French Guiana
An Ariane 5 ECA rocket will launch two communication satellites servicing Brazil and Southeast Asia.
 
Feb 14
India
An Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle will launch an Earth observation satellite and other payloads for international customers.
 
Feb 15
Florida
A Space X Falcon 9 rocket will launch a cargo delivery to the Space Station.
 
Feb 21
Kazakhstan
A Russian Soyuz rocket will launch the next cargo delivery to the Space Station.
 
Feb TBD
China
A Chinese Long March rocket will launch the Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope.
 
Feb TBD
California
A Space X Falcon 9 rocket will launch a remote sensing satellite for Taiwan, along with other multiple CubeSats.
 
Feb TBD
Kazakhstan
A Russian Soyuz rocket will launch an Earth observation satellite for Russia's space agency.
 
Feb TBD
Florida
A Space X Falcon 9 rocket will launch a communications satellite servicing Central America.
 
Feb TBD
Kazakhstan
An International Launch Services Proton rocket will launch a communications satellite servicing Europe.
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