How will we feed astronauts on long duration missions to the Moon and Mars? How can we live more sustainably and rejuvenate our topsoil on Earth? These driving questions will propel students to explore authentic space biology research during the ExoLab-9 mission to the International Space Station. By investigating the effects of spaceflight on the growth of legumes and their symbiotic Rhizobia bacteria, students will critically evaluate and develop solutions for sustainable living in space and on Earth. Join this global initiative that brings space science to students of all ages through an exceptional hands-on STEM experience.

The ExoLab-9 mission is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on 8/18/2021 on SpaceX-23 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA. Be part of the mission research team by conducting ground trials with your students and monitoring the experiment while it's in space.

Complete the form below to indicate the number of ExoLab growth chambers your school needs and the number of students who will be participating. The cost of the ExoLab experiment in USD is $548, which includes the $499 ExoLab chamber and $49 teacher kit), plus $10 for each Student Kit, which includes experiment supplies and the license for the magnitude.io/ Classroom Learning Management System. In order to keep the shipping costs low, all confirmed purchases will be shipped to the Zimbabwe Science Fair and distributed by Mr. Chilundi. A donation to the Zimbabwe Science Fair will help cover the mailing costs locally. We will send an online invoice to complete the purchase via credit card.