Let’s HIIT the space gym and get ready to sweat! To keep those hearts and lungs healthy, perform a series …
It’s time to get up, move your body, and train like an astronaut!
Astronauts need years of training and preparation for their missions to space. Learn the key elements to keeping fit and staying healthy in space and on Earth with Mission X.
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Explore the Mission X activities made by space scientists and fitness professionals working with real astronauts!
Your mission: Just like astronauts who sometimes have to avoid space debris, you will become aware of human-caused pollution in …
Time for a brain (and body) twisting game! Using your flexibility and agility, we want to see you navigate your …
Your Mission: Perform a walk, progressing to 1600m to improve lung, heart, and other muscle endurance. When exploring space, astronauts …
Your Mission: Perform a reaction time activity using a ruler to practice hand-eye coordination and concentration. In preparation for space …
In microgravity, astronauts love to perform spectacular somersaults. Here on Earth it’s not so easy, but it certainly is fun! …
Your Mission: Carry weighted objects from the Exploration Area back to your Base Station to improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness. …
Your Mission Playing sports requires teamwork and preparation. Teammates must work together. In space, astronauts also must react to new …
Your MissionAccumulate a total of 42 km (26.2 mi) as a team, an individual or as a family… it is …
Your mission: Complete an obstacle course in a wheelchair to develop your coordination and endurance. This resource was created by …
Your mission: Crate your own craters! This resource was created by Space Expo in collaboration with NSO, The Netherlands 2026 …
Your Mission: Perform the Commander Crunch and Pilot Plank to improve the strength in abdominal and back muscles. Astronauts in …
Did you know that jumping might be a key activity in keeping astronauts healthy in space? Try some jump rope …
Your Mission: Explore the importance of hydration and identify the signs of dehydration. Since our bodies are made up of …
Your mission: Perform a course immersed in water using only your arms to prepare for your future extravehicular activity! This …
Your Mission: Investigate the relationship between microorganisms and many every day products. Microbes live everywhere, including outer space! Scientists have …
Your Mission: Investigate healthy food choices and Calorie needs for life on earth vs. life in space Astronauts living on …
Your Mission: Perform a climb training activity on wall bars or a rock wall to improve balance and coordination, and …
Your mission: Sharpen your senses to score the most goals and develop your reflexes. This resource was created by CNES, …
Your Mission: Perform throwing and catching techniques on one foot to improve balance and spatial awareness. On Earth, we use …