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Air & Space Forces Association's STEM Program StellarXplorers Space National Space Design Competition

10/08/2026

Let the Orbit Planning begin! Practice Round 1 of the 2026-2027 Space Design Competition is officially underway. Good luck everyone! (And if you aren't signed up but want to participate, there's still time to register a team...)

10/07/2026

T-Minus One Week! Registration for this year's StellarXplorers competition closes in just 7 days.

Student teams will take on authentic space mission challenges, from orbit planning and satellite systems to launch operations and mission ex*****on. The countdown is on. Secure your spot, ignite your curiosity, and prepare for liftoff into an unforgettable competition season!

09/24/2026

Every year, AFA awards $20,000 in grants to 40 educators poised to make a lasting difference. The grant process is competitive. A committee of aerospace education experts reviews all qualified applications and scores them based on their detailed grant proposals. AFA selects projects that best serve our nation’s students and support our mission.

AFA Educator Grant applications are accepted from September 1 through December 15. Learn more at https://www.afa.org/grants-for-education/.

09/22/2026

AFA is proud to offer $250 grants to Civil Air Patrol (CAP) units to advance aerospace education and STEM initiatives for cadets and in outreach initiatives. AFA’s grant support to CAP units helps inspire interest in youth across the nation toward science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects and careers. Learn more at https://www.afa.org/grants-for-education/.

09/17/2026

Don't miss your chance to be part of this year's StellarXplorers Space Design Competition! Only four weeks left to register your high school or middle school for an exciting and hands-on experience where real-world space challenges are solved right from the classroom. Learn more at www.stellarxplorers.org/competition.

09/16/2026

A big moment for the future of STEM! 🚀 During AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference, L3Harris Technologies presented StellarXplorers with a $50,000 donation, helping us continue to engage, educate, and inspire the future space workforce.

09/14/2026

AFA offers grants of $500 to Air and Space Force JROTC units to advance aerospace education in the classroom. These grants enhance students’ understanding of the critical role aerospace plays in today and tomorrow’s society. Learn more at https://www.afa.org/grants-for-education/

09/10/2026

Calling all space professionals! Help inspire the next generation of space leaders by volunteering as a StellarXplorers Technical Mentor. Flexible commitment, meaningful impact, and an opportunity to help students explore real-world space missions.

08/24/2026

Registration for StellarXplorers is open! Get your school involved in the nation's premier Space Design Competition. Visit www.stellarxplorers.org to learn more.

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08/17/2026

⏰ Registration for the 2026-2027 StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition closes October 14!

Don't miss the opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience with space mission planning, teamwork, leadership, and STEM problem solving.

Register today!

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