Learners will explore Newton’s Laws to design and launch a rocket, use code to redesign Mission Control Center and navigate the Orion space capsule, and work as a team to build a survival base on the moon – meeting scientists along the way. Take on this lunar adventure with free educator resources aligned to NSTA standards and created in partnership with NASA and the Challenger Center.
What does it take to send humans safely around the Moon? In Mission Control: Artemis, a new Minecraft Education build challenge, students step into NASA’s Mission Control and take on the role of designer. They explore the science, systems, and teamwork behind space missions as they reimagine the control room to support Artemis and the future of space exploration.
These worlds and more are available in the Minecraft Education Library. Bedrock players can download Rocket Build for free in the Minecraft Marketplace. If you are new to Minecraft Education, download to start exploring!
Inspired by the NASA Artemis Missions and the real people behind the launches at Cape Canaveral, Artemis: Rocket Build is available for Bedrock in the Minecraft Marketplace. Download this DLC for free and play at home to learn about rocket science alongside family and friends.
If you’re new to Minecraft and excited to explore game-based learning, check out free online training for educators to learn the basics, starting with one hour of Minecraft 101. Then get ready to blast off for the moon in the Artemis Missions Minecraft experience!
