DreamUp: It Takes a Planet to Explore the Universe

With DreamUp, students can become a part of a community of space researchers by designing, implementing, and launching an experiment to the International Space Station. From curriculum development to one-on-one support, DreamUp supports educators and students to ensure that experiments are successfully implemented from conception to data analysis. Learn more about how to get started our hardware, and destinations.

Getting Started

So, you want to send research into space?

That’s awesome! We want to help you. Click below for a checklist of what you need to consider before starting your journey.

Research In Space

DreamUp offers space research opportunities in low-Earth orbit onboard the International Space Station. Our opportunities are accessible to students and innovators of all ages, making space research accessible to anyone with a passion for science.

Code in LEO

DreamUp’s coding programs bring real-world STEM from space to Earth. With Because Learning, students use hardware inspired by CubeSats to complete STEM lessons. With DreamCoder, students execute code on the ISS!

Partner With DreamUp

The opportunities are limitless with DreamUp. Whether your school wants to do a research project, your district wants to implement certified curriculum, or you want to build out a national contest, DreamUp is your go to for bringing space to the classroom, and the classroom to space.

EXPERT GUIDANCE DURING PROJECT CONCEPTUALIZATION

DreamUp approved experts with decades of space-based research experience review and approve all potential payloads.

TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT

Our partners at Voyager Space provide engineering support and oversee your experiment through the entire process- from safety, to requirements, to booking a launch, and operating the research in space with the astronaut crew!

Ready for Launch...and Beyond!

Launching an experiment to space is just the beginning. What will you discover? How will you share your research? Join us at launch and beyond to share your findings.

And look to the left to learn a little bit more about what we offer our researchers!

Former NASA Administrator Gives Kudos to Student Researchers

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