Students get unprecedented access to space by programming real Astrobee robots on the International Space Station, with the championship competition run live by astronauts.
The Zero Robotics Middle School Summer Program is an innovative five-week STEM curriculum that introduces students to computer programming, robotics, and space engineering. Participants gain hands-on experience programming Astrobee satellites, which are NASA's next-generation free-flying robots on the International Space Station (ISS). Students learn to write autonomous code to control satellite speed, rotation, and direction to complete game objectives, such as navigating obstacles and conserving resources in a simulated environment. The program emphasizes critical engineering skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and strategic thinking. The competition culminates in a live championship where finalist teams' code is run on actual Astrobee robots aboard the ISS, overseen by astronauts and broadcast live.
A typical day involves students working in teams to develop and simulate programming code for Astrobee satellites, focusing on strategies to complete game objectives and preparing for competition rounds.
This program is ideal for middle school students with a passion for STEM who are excited to participate in a challenging competition involving leadership, teamwork, computer programming, strategy, robotics, and aerospace.
Multiple Locations (C0deEX in Acton and Lexington, MA for sessions; MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, MA for finals)
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