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Train like an astronaut challenges

Mission X kick-off
31 MAR. 2020 publication date 6753 Views

#TrainLikeanAstronaut Challenges

It’s time to get up, move our bodies, and train like an astronaut!

Every two weeks you will receive a new physical activity challenge to practice your agility, endurance, coordination, and strength- just like real astronauts need for their missions to space.

Challenge 8 has just been published.

Want to take part?

Step 1: Follow us on social media

Step 2: Complete the bi-weekly challenge

  • You can complete the challenge individually or as a virtual team

  • You can also complete the challenge as a family

  • As you complete the challenge, film it or take a picture. We want to see how YOU are completing the challenge, so be creative!

Step 3: Share your progress

  • Post your video or photo on any of our social media pages using #trainlikeanastronaut

  • The most creative post(s) will be named the Astro-trainee of the Week!

Step 4: Look out!

  • Like and share posts

  • At the end of each challenge look out for the featured Astro-trainee of the Week.

Timeline

May 19

Train Like an Astronaut Challenge 1

June 02

Train Like an Astronaut Challenge 2

June 16

Train Like an Astronaut Challenge 3

June 30

Train Like an Astronaut Challenge 4

July 14

Train Like an Astronaut Challenge 5

July 28

Train Like an Astronaut Challenge 6

August 11

Train Like an Astronaut Challenge 7

August 25

Train Like an Astronaut Challenge 8

Interested in more space-themed exercise and health-related activities? Check out the full Mission X: train like an astronaut school project and get ready for the launch of the 2020-2021 edition.

Who can participate?

#TrainLikeanAstronaut Challenges are non-competitive. Participation is open to individuals, virtual teams of young people, and families.

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Mission: During a spacewalks, astronauts need some serious dexterity and hand-eye coordination to carefully complete tasks, all while wearing bulky gloves to protect them from the harsh space environment. In this challenge we want to see your artistic skills. Draw, paint, or colour a picture while wearing your space gloves.
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