Mission X 2021-22 Walk to the Moon Challenge Begins!
In brief
The Mission X 2021-22 Walk to the Moon Challenge is now officially open. As of 13 January, your registered team can complete activities, earn steps, and help the Mission X mascots, Luna and Leo, walk to the Moon!
In-depth
Mission X is an international educational challenge that focuses on health, science, fitness and nutrition, and encourages pupils to train like an astronaut.
The 2021-22 Walk to the Moon Challenge runs from 13 January to 31 May, where teams of students and families complete physical and scientific activities to earn steps for their country. Earned steps help the Mission X mascots walk 384 400 km from Earth to the Moon!
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Mission X is designed for students aged 8-12, but open to all ages. The challenge is open worldwide for school teams and families (teams must be led by an educator or a parent). Registration remains open throughout the challenge.
Test your skills and train like an astronaut with activities developed by space scientists and fitness professionals working with astronauts and space agencies across the world. For more information and full participation details visit our new website https://www.trainlikeanastronaut.org.
Mission X is a collaboration between ESA and the UK Space Agency, facilitated by the ESERO network and National Organisers.