About Us
Challenger Center for Space Science Education is an international, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education organization.
It was founded by the families of the astronauts lost during the last flight of the Challenger Space Shuttle. Together with NASA scientists, engineers and leading educators from around the world, they opened the first Center in 1986. Now there are about 45 Centers around the world, in the US, the UK, Canada and South Korea.
Challenger Learning Center of Northern Nevada is the local, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded to bring a Challenger Center to Nevada.
Our Mission: Using space exploration as a theme, Challenger Center creates positive learning experiences that raise students’ expectations of success; foster a long-term interest in mathematics, science, and technology; and motivate students to pursue college and career pathways in these fields.
It was founded by the families of the astronauts lost during the last flight of the Challenger Space Shuttle. Together with NASA scientists, engineers and leading educators from around the world, they opened the first Center in 1986. Now there are about 45 Centers around the world, in the US, the UK, Canada and South Korea.
Challenger Learning Center of Northern Nevada is the local, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded to bring a Challenger Center to Nevada.
Our Mission: Using space exploration as a theme, Challenger Center creates positive learning experiences that raise students’ expectations of success; foster a long-term interest in mathematics, science, and technology; and motivate students to pursue college and career pathways in these fields.
Thank you for your generous support of the Challenger Learning Center of Northern Nevada, formed in Nevada and part of a nationwide network of non-profit centers created by the families of the Challenger astronauts to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. The CLCNN is an IRS-approved 501.c.3. tax-exempt charity. As a result, your generous donation may be tax-deductible (pursuant NRS 598). Please check with your accountant.
