Class D: Mission Control

 MISSION OVERVIEW: You’ve been selected to serve on Mission Control—the strategic command center for humanity’s boldest journey yet: a crewed mission to Mars. Here, your team will plan, design, and oversee every critical element needed to ensure the mission’s success. From mastering the complexities of interplanetary travel to engineering survival systems, coordinating communication across millions of miles, and responding to unexpected challenges, your role is essential. You’ll test prototypes, troubleshoot real-time problems, and support astronauts through every phase of the mission—before launch, during flight, and after landing. The future of Mars exploration depends on your precision, creativity, and teamwork.