05/22/2026
Congratulations Yuki! We’re proud to work with Higher Orbits as they continue inspiring students to pursue futures in STEM. Higher Orbits Go For Launch! prepares middle to high school students by building their teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. They are building the next generation of future astronauts, scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and more! 🚀🌎
It's graduation day for stellar student Yuki Soda of Midland, TX. Yuki has been part of Go For Launch! in Midland and was part of the 2025 cohort of US students to attend the International Science School in Australia. He is graduating from Midland Legacy High School and will be headed to Texas A&M University to study Mechanical Engineering.
Yuki shares about his experience with Higher Orbits....
"Through Higher Orbits Go For Launch!, I learned and discovered so many new things about with students, mentors, and professionals who challenged me to think bigger about my future. The experience opened new doors by exposing me to opportunities I hadn’t previously considered and helped me define a clearer path forward in STEM."
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"Space really does inspire, not only because it represents discovery, and innovation, but also the limitless potential of human curiosity. There's a place for everyone in Space no matter the job big or small, the smallest things can help make the biggest changes of all."
Congratulations, Yuki! We are so proud of you!
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