Cubes in Space

About

Cubes in Space is a global STEM program designed for students aged 11 to 18 that provides a unique opportunity to design and fly experiments into space. The mission of the program is to provide students with authentic access to space to conduct scientific research and test new technologies. Participating students learn a specialized curriculum that challenges them to design an experiment that can fit within a small 40mm cube. These experiments are then proposed through a formal application process to be launched on NASA sounding rockets or high-altitude scientific balloons. The program’s unique value lies in its official partnership with NASA, which allows students to interact with real spaceflight hardware and telemetry. By the end of the program, students whose designs are selected receive their experiments back to conduct post-flight analysis and compare their results with their pre-flight hypotheses.

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Category

STEMResearchEngineeringPhysics

Eligibility

Open to International Students

Deadlines

Registration Deadline: TBD, Feb 27, 2026
Application for Spaceflight Submission: Mar 1, 2026, Apr 1, 2026

Program Dates

Course Delivery: Sep 1, 2025 - Apr 1, 2026
NASA Sounding Rocket Launch: Invalid Date - Jun 1, 2026
NASA Research Balloon Launch: Invalid Date - Aug 1, 2026
Experiment Return: Sep 1, 2026 - Dec 1, 2026

Application Requirements

Essay

Financial Aid

Need-based aid offered