A team of researchers is ready to return to the Moon to explore its surface and establish a second habitat for astronauts to live and work! To get there, they’ll launch and fly Blue Origin’s reusable launch vehicle, New Glenn, and explore the Moon’s surface using Blue Origin’s lunar lander, Blue Moon.

Designed for grades 7-9

Student teams in Mission Control have a critical job: initiate the launch of New Glenn into orbit to land Blue Moon safely on the lunar surface. While in orbit, teams monitor for potentially dangerous space weather and space debris, conduct safety checks on the spacecraft systems, deploy and monitor satellites, and launch payloads.

With the journey underway, Mission Control learns there is an oxygen leak at the original lunar habitat that is putting the astronauts at risk. The team in Mission Control will work with the crew already on the Moon to use the given supplies and fix the oxygen leak. Can they repair the leak using the limited supplies they have on their base? Will the crew repair the leak in time before it threatens their safety on the Moon? A successful mission depends on it.

Teams and Objectives

Mapping Team

Monitor GPS coordinates, system, and identify potential space
debris. Select orbital entry point around the moon.

Structure Team

Conduct systems checks on the satellites. Launch GPS satellites.
Conduct spacecraft systems checks.

Engines Team

Conduct engine systems checks. Monitor engine for fuel and heat.
Conduct corrections and spacecraft maneuvers during flight.

Tracking Team

Monitor solar weather. Determine if payloads need midcourse
corrections. Monitor moon space debris to ensure a clear orbital path.