What We Do
Since our founding in 2001, the Federation of Galaxy Explorers has been inspiring students and families nationwide through hands-on Earth and space science education, engineering, and rocketry programs.
We partner with schools, corporations, and STEM organizations to ensure that high-quality STEM education is accessible to all students, regardless of their background or financial circumstances. Through engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences, we empower young people to explore, innovate, and develop the skills needed for tomorrow's workforce.
As we continue to grow, we remain committed to expanding our programs, reaching new communities, and creating meaningful opportunities that spark curiosity and foster a lifelong passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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Battle of the Rockets
Battle of the Rockets ™, a program of the Federation of Galaxy Explorers (FoGE), is a series of competitive events held in the Spring. Each year, Galaxy Explorers introduces new and more complex event challenges. The competition comprises multiple events. Each event has unique challenges and complexities which are judged separately.
With a focus on the engineering design cycle, the events within the competition are designed to inspire students’ interest in engineering and science with an exciting hands-on competition.
The competition provides multiple levels of difficulty of engineering design challenges. These challenges are meant to continuously increase as the competitor’s skill level grows.
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Mission Teams
Mission Teams provide students with hands-on STEM experiences through the design, building, and launching of model rockets. Aligned with the National Science Education Standards, these after-school programs meet at least once a month and inspire curiosity, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving while introducing students to the principles of aerospace engineering and space exploration.
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