07/04/2026
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On 6 April 2026, NASA’s Artemis II mission, operated by ESA’s European Service Module (ESM), takes humans further than ever before.
But how do future astronauts train to live on the Moon, and what kind of lunar base might they build?
This is where school students like you can come in!
Luna and Leo by Earth
Train like an astronaut with the Mission X project
Astronauts like Christina Koch, the first woman on a lunar mission, have to work hard to prepare for their space missions.
Following in the footsteps of these brave astronauts, students can bring Mission X mascots Luna and Leo closer to the Moon. By wearing their shoes, students can train like an astronaut and complete a wide range of activities, even practicing for their trip to space.
From understanding nutrition to learning how to stay strong in space and on Earth, Mission X activities can take you to the Moon.
Design the future with Moon Camp Project
Artemis will bring astronauts to the Moon using Europe’s European Service Module (ESM), which supplies air, water and electricity to Artemis astronauts. And once they land on the surface, they will begin building a lunar base to keep them safe.
A view of Earth captured from the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT on April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II crewed flight to the Moon.
What do you imagine the space base would look like?
With the Moon Camp project, students can design a habitat on the Moon using tools of their choice, ranging from arts and crafts to 3D design, robotics, and game-based applications. By designing a habitat on the Moon, students can take a glimpse of future lunar base designs.
Do you study in school?
Start your journey to the Moon today with Moon Camp and Mission X. All you have to do is find an adult (your parent, guardian or teacher) and show them the link below!
Are you a teacher or trainer?
Excite and inspire your students and youth by taking them on a journey to the Moon today with ESA Education’s interdisciplinary STEM projects, Moon Camp and Mission X. Make lunar exploration tangible by guiding students through these moon-themed projects today!
Each school year, teams of students up to 19 years of age can participate in these challenges.
https://mooncampchallenge.org/
https://trainlikeanastronaut.org/
Discover the full playlist of Mission X activities with John McFaul and start training like an astronaut today.
