The HASSE Russia Space School was an extension of HASSE Space School that gave students direct access to the heritage of Russia's space program. Here is what made it distinct:
Students get to live and experience training that real cosmonauts go through. Utilizing the facilities and equipment in the International Space Station (ISS) modules, students will practice a re-entry mission using the space medical concepts learned, as well as taking pictures from the ISS. These practical courses and activities will provide students with the most genuine STEM experience!
The program integrated HASSE's international framework with the legacy of Russia's space exploration history, from Yuri Gagarin's pioneering flight onward, in collaboration with Russian space experts and educators.
Students engaged in topics ranging from astronaut training and orbital mechanics to lunar and Martian habitation, with hands-on learning that made complex space concepts concrete and exciting.
Participants trained under NASA and Russian space experts, including cosmonauts at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, gaining mentorship from professionals who shaped space exploration.
For many alumni, the Russia Space School was a launchpad toward careers in space science and technology, built on creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
As part of the broader HASSE network, the Russia Space School connects students with peers from around the world. This global perspective fosters collaboration and cultural exchange while celebrating the contributions of Russian space science to humanity’s exploration of the cosmos.
The Houston Association for Space and Science Education (HASSE) is a highly respected 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering future generations in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with a focus on space exploration. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, HASSE has been providing educational resources, programs, and hands-on experiences to students and teachers from around the world since 2004.
