The OQ Missions

Orion’s Quest adds new “live”, or near real time missions regularly.  Once missions are complete, they transition to virtual mission status, (previously conducted in space) and continue to be available online.  In most cases, material and equipment, either unique to the mission or not available in the classroom, is supplied by Orion’s Quest.

The latest OQ Mission is one of the most unique and exciting options we have ever offered! Participants will engage in activities related to an adidas designed, NASA sponsored study of athletic equipment on board the International Space Station. Participating teachers will receive a mini Trionda soccer ball, and some of the supplies needed for the activity.

We invite you to sign up your students for this new mission, at no cost by clicking on the Teachers Enroll button at the top of the page.

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Orion’s Quest Distant Learning Classroom

Put more SPACE in your day using these self-paced activities for students of all ages learning from home.

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Orion’s Quest: Inspiring the Next Generation of Explorers.

Orion’s Quest (OQ) is an internet based, education program for upper elementary, middle and high school students. OQ employs current space-based research to reach and inspire the next generation of explorers.

Built By Teachers.

Orion’s Quest has been designed “by teachers, for teachers” with an understanding of student needs, curriculum requirements and the many demands on teachers today. Every aspect of the program has been developed with this in mind.

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