Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut

16/01/2023

It's time to get up, move around and train like an astronaut! Mission X's Walk to the Moon Challenge is up and running for 2023 - starting TODAY through to 31 May 2023 👨‍🚀🏃‍♂️👨‍🔬
Help Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut mascots Luna and Leo walk to the Moon by completing physical and scientific activities to earn steps. The more activities you, your family or your class complete, the quicker our mascots will complete the 384 400 km trip from Earth to the Moon!
Quick facts to get you started:
👧Mission X is designed for students age 8-12, but open to all ages.
🌍 The challenge is open worldwide for school teams and families (teams must be led by a teacher, mentor, educator, or parent).
📝Registration remains open throughout the challenge.
More: https://www.esa.int/Education/Mission_X/Train_like_an_astronaut_with_the_2023_Walk_to_the_Moon_Challenge?fbclid=IwAR1bgTGQcgas2E1MwDz_y6VTCqUfHaxizlYeVLSO8aRllu4idfjTLekCBDk

12/12/2022

Pssst! Teachers and educators participating in Mission X:

We've updated our privacy policy as part of our commitment to data protection. To keep your Mission X account active, please make sure to accept the new policy by 15 December. We'd hate for you to lose past data & certificates! 🫥

Log in here:

13/09/2022

Kick off the new school year by getting up, moving your body, and training like an astronaut! Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut is now open for the 2022-23 year 👩‍🚀🤸‍♀️🏋️‍♀️💪👩‍🔬
Take part in Mission X’s Walk to the Moon Challenge, during which your team will complete hands-on classroom activities developed with space scientists and fitness professionals working with astronauts and space agencies across the world.
More info: https://www.esa.int/Education/Mission_X/Join_2022-2023_Mission_X_Train_Like_an_Astronaut

08/06/2022

Yoga in Space...can it be done? ESA - European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti and Jaime from Cosmic Kids have teamed up to find the answer! Yoga in Space is a NEW Bonus Activity just added to the Mission X: train like an astronaut project. Watch the videos and follow along with the Astronaut Yoga Plan to complete the activity. Submit your activity to earn steps and help the mascots reach the Moon! Try it out: https://trainlikeanastronaut.org/yogainspace/

24/05/2022

Training like an astronaut isn't over yet... the 2022 Walk to the Moon challenge has been extended to 31 July! 🤩 How many steps can you earn? Show us what you've got!! 🤸‍♀️⛹️‍♂️ https://trainlikeanastronaut.org/

31/03/2022

EDIT: Translation functionality is back up an running!🤩

🚨Website Notice! The translation functionality of the trainlikeanastronaut.org website is currently being updated. For the moment, only English pages are active. Our translated pages will be back online soon (apologies for the inconvenience!). Watch here for updates.

14/01/2022

🚀Walk to the Moon 2022 all systems go! Your teams can now begin submitting activities and earing steps to help Luna and Leo walk to the Moon. Let's goooooo! https://trainlikeanastronaut.org/walk-to-the-moon-challenge/

11/05/2021

📢Good news! This year's Walk to the Moon challenge has been extended to 30 July 2021! Keep completing your activities and earning points throughout the summer. 🤩🚀🤸

23/04/2021

NASA and SpaceX are targeting Friday, 23 April, 10:49 BST/11:49 CEST, for the launch of to the International Space Station.

We're livestreaming with CNES with commentary in French and English, from 09:32 BST/10:32 CEST on Friday, with 👉 https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Alpha/23_April_watch_Mission_Alpha_launch_live (pic: SpaceX)

16/03/2021

It's not too late to take part! Our 2021 astronaut ambassador Thomas Pesquet explains how to sign-up, complete missions, and earn points with Mission X:

It’s time to get up, move your body, and train like an astronaut! Astronauts need years of training and preparation for their missions to space. In Mission X...