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Rock(et) the Vote!
Our 2024 Space Adventure Campers have submitted beautiful designs for this year’s mission patch. Check out the designs and vote for your favorites!
Don’t Miss This Eclipse 🌞🌑
Prepare for syzygy on Monday, April 8, as the Sun, Moon, and Earth align to give us one of the rarest and most spectacular cosmic events, a total solar eclipse.
A Year of Extraordinary Impact & Celebration
2023, our 25th Anniversary, was an extraordinary year of impact and celebration. See our breakdown of some of the more memorable events, facts, and figures in this brief recap.
Our Recent Adventures
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we can't help but reflect on the incredible journey that has brought us to this milestone. It has been a remarkable ride. We've been busy commemorating this significant achievement and participating in special events. We are thrilled to share these exciting updates with our valued friends.
The Meaning Behind the Design
As we wrap up our fantastic 25th-anniversary celebration, we can't contain our excitement about resharing the extraordinary 25th emblem crafted by the accomplished Tim Gagnon! Brace yourself for a thrilling behind-the-scenes journey into Tim's creative genius as we explain the intricate design elements and their profound meaning in this captivating video.
2024 Programming Live Q&A
Join us for a live Q&A on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 7 PM ET. We will be answering all your questions about our 2024 programming. Please register ahead of time. If you cannot attend live, you will be sent a link to the recording.
Celebrating 25 Years of Launching Futures!
This past Thursday, we celebrated 25 years of “igniting dreams and launching futures!” It was an unforgettable evening with our founders, friends, partners, and supporters…
SAIC Advances STEM Education and Empowers Future Space Explorers as the Founding Legacy Member
VASFA is proud to announce the continued support of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as a Founding Legacy Member.
Cast Your Vote!
Our 2023 Space Adventure Campers have submitted beautiful designs for this year’s mission patch. It’s a special year as we celebrate our 25th anniversary. Check out the designs and vote for your favorites!
Launching the 25th!
On Friday, February 24, 2023, we were joined by special guest Tim Gagnon as he helped us unveil the 25th Anniversary logo he designed for us. Learn more about the design and how to get a limited edition patch.
2023 Programming Live Q&A
Join us for a live Q&A Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 7 PM ET. We will be answering all your questions about our 2023 programming. Please register ahead of time. If you cannot attend live, you will be sent a link to the recording.
Rocket Lab Awards $20,000 Community Grant to VASFA
While people anxiously await Rocket Lab’s upcoming launch of Electron, Rocket Lab is poised to launch new opportunities for local students, too, thanks to a partnership with Virginia Space Flight Academy.
Join Our Mission
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we rely on generous support from our STEM community and friends. Together we can make equitable, high-quality STEM learning accessible to all students through our summer Space Adventure Camp and year-round STEM Academy programs.
Hour of Code
VSFA is joining in on the largest learning event in history: The Hour of Code, during Computer Science Education Week (December 6-12). We will be hosting an online event, free and open to anyone in grades 2-10. The event will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 7 PM.
Harriet Tubman Bicentennial STEM Program
In October and early November, we had the opportunity to lead a "historic" STEM program along with our partners from the Fruitland Community Center and YEES WE CAN. The project celebrated the bicentennial of Harriet Tubman by exploring her life and history and the use of the natural world, including the night sky, to navigate her way and assist others to freedom.
Summer Fun with STEM!
Summer is a great time to incorporate #STEM into your plans. You can visit museums, aquariums, and nature centers. Our National Parks, or even your backyard, make for an exciting laboratory. Get creative! If you’d like a few ideas to keep the learning going, here are some ideas we’ve curated for you.