BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – With the Artemis program preparing for its next lunar mission, Brevard Public Schools is ensuring the next generation is ready to take part.
Thanks to a grant from The Boeing Company, the 2025 Destination Moon STEM Challenge will provide hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math to more than 750 students from 44 elementary schools.
Taking place across five days in March, the Destination Moon challenge tasks students with solving real-world challenges related to space exploration. Teams will present their mission solutions to judges from Boeing, Brevard Public Schools, and the aerospace industry.
“The skills these students are developing—teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation—are essential for future STEM careers,” said Melissa Woods, Teacher Technology Integrator for Brevard Public Schools.
Students will compete in six STEM mission challenges, including:
* Lunar Lodge – Designing a lunar habitat for future explorers
* Lunar Locomotive – Engineering a solar-powered rover for Moon travel
* Spike Prime – Programming (with block coding) a robotic rover to complete lunar tasks
* Mooncraft – Use Minecraft Education to design and build a lunar lodge
* Space Influencer – Documenting and presenting mission progress through video
* Moon Venture – Developing new ideas to support Moon colonization
The event will be held at the Educational Services Facility of Brevard Public Schools, located at 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Melbourne, on March 12, and 27, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m..
“This program is a true launchpad for student success,” said Janice Kershaw, President/CEO of Brevard Schools Foundation. “We are proud to partner with Boeing to give students hands-on experiences that inspire them to pursue STEM careers.”
Boeing’s investment in STEM education ensures that students gain real-world exposure to space industry careers, aligning with Brevard County’s growing need for a skilled aerospace workforce.
“Destination Moon is preparing young minds for the challenges and opportunities of the future,” said John Mulholland, Boeing Vice President and Program Manager Commercial Crew Program. “By fostering an interest in STEM fields at an early age, programs like this one help cultivate a future workforce that is skilled and knowledgeable in areas critical to the aerospace industry. This ensures a pipeline of talent that can meet the demands of future technological advancements.”
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