Why Your Support Matters
Module 1 of the Starborn Academy curriculum introduces students to the foundational concepts of space exploration through an immersive virtual reality experience. The module begins in a futuristic classroom, where students meet their robot companion, Luna, who guides them through their astronaut training journey. Luna welcomes students to Starborn Academy, presenting them with a digital acceptance letter and an introduction to their first mission: preparing a spacecraft for launch and learning about orbital mechanics.
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The Impact of Your Support
By sponsoring a student, you are empowering young minds and shaping the future of space exploration, engineering, and scientific discovery.
About Starborn Academy
Imagine a learning tool where Space Science meets Life Science, Mathematics aligns with Engineering, and critical thinking and problem-solving become the vehicle for success.
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Empower students with immersive VR learning modules that simulate an astronaut mission, designed to inspire and enhance engagement, performance, and retention in STEM education.
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Catered to students ages 11+. The platform includes realistic space scenarios, interactive experiments, and lesson plans aligned with international STEM curricular standards.
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Scalable, with easy integration into existing curricula. Aimed at increasing student performance, engagement, and retention in STEM subjects, while equalising educational opportunities.
Why VR?
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Immersive Learning
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Encourages Exploration & Curiosity
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Promotes Active Learning
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Accessibility to Complex Concepts
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Enhances Motivation & Engagement
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Facilitates Emotional & Cognitive Impact
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Prepares Students for Future Careers
Key Learning
Objectives
Understand Orbital Mechanics:
Differentiate between suborbital and orbital trajectories & recognize the role of velocity in maintaining orbit.
Simulate Spacecraft Operations:
Set and adjust orbital velocity and flight path angle for a successful launch. Experience liftoff, focusing on the forces and systems involved.
The Overview Effect & Microgravity:
Gain a new perspective on Earth and its interconnected systems from orbit. Interact with objects in a zero-gravity environment to understand its effects on motion and behavior.
Engage in Problem-Solving & Exploration:
Solve interactive riddles and complete tasks to enhance understanding of Earth's geography and natural phenomena.
We Monitor
Program Outcomes
Our commitment to excellence includes continuous assessment of student progress, ensuring a highly effective learning experience.
Enhanced Engagement
Improved Performace
STEM Retention
Foster a STEM-Inclined Generation
Why Starborn for STEM?
Perks for Top Performers
The highest performing student from our 2024 programs will get to join our in-person astronaut training retreat in 2025.
Industry-Based Curriculum
Designed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure real-world relevance and readiness for future STEM careers.
Immersive VR Narratives
Students will embark on thrilling adventures in engaging virtual worlds while learning essential STEM concepts.
In 2021 and 2022, Uplift Aerospace trained its first commercial astronaut crew and created a robust VR training environment under our Space+ community, which boasts over 7,000 members. We will be sending the first trainee to space with Blue Origin in 2024.
Global Space Educators
The Starborn Academy curriculum has been developed with leading educators and professionals in aerospace. Our team is comprised of STEM, VR, and gaming experts to increase student engagement, performance, and retention in STEM.
Endorsed by:
Dr. Sian Proctor
SpaceX Inspiration 4 Astronaut, Explorer, Afrofuturism Artist,
Geoscience Professor at the Maricopa Community Colleges
Dr. Ruben Salinas
Future astronaut, Explorer, Overview Effect Researcher, Serial MedTech Entrepreneur, Mountaineer, Pilot, Divemaster, EMT/ WEMT
