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Cubes in Space is a global STEM program run by iEDU/idoodledu inc. It is designed for students aged 11–18 who are not enrolled in a university or college. Students are asked to design an experiment or technology concept that can fit inside a 40mm cube, and educators submit an “Application for Spaceflight” on their behalf. If selected, the experiment is launched on a NASA-related suborbital mission; after it returns, students can continue testing and analysis. The website clearly states that this is not a CubeSat, small satellite, or “world’s smallest satellite” program.
The program focuses on scientific research, experimental design, proposal writing, and STEAM practice in a spaceflight context. Educators are the main entry point: teachers from formal schools, informal education programs, homeschool settings, or other educational environments register and bring the curriculum to students. The website mentions feedback on Courses, Student Academy, and Online Academy, but does not specify whether these are live classes, recorded lessons, or 1-on-1 sessions. It also does not list class hours, a detailed syllabus, or the language of instruction.
Cubes in Space has been running since 2014. According to the website, more than 1,650 experiments have flown, involving 2,900 educators, 28,000 students, and 79 countries. The program works with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center - Wallops Flight Facility and features testimonials from educators and students. It emphasizes team support, the scientific method, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Its nonprofit background also strengthens its public-interest educational positioning.
The website does not disclose pricing, payment methods, whether the program is free or paid, whether scholarships are available, or whether participants receive certification or a certificate upon completion. As a result, its direct cost cannot be assessed. However, if a student experiment is selected for a flight mission, the educational experience is highly distinctive and rare.
The strengths of the program are that it is authentic, interdisciplinary, relatively accessible to secondary-school students, and supported by a NASA mission context. It is well suited to school STEM teachers, science clubs, students interested in space, and project-based learning teams. Its limitations are the lack of transparent information and the competitive nature of selection for flight. Students generally need to participate through an educator, so it is not ideal for those simply looking to buy a standardized recorded course or obtain a certificate quickly.
The website does not state whether access from China, payment availability, or registration restrictions apply. These would need to be tested directly or confirmed by emailing [email protected]. If access or registration is limited, alternatives include local STEM competitions, space-themed science and innovation courses, robotics or engineering design projects, or NASA’s publicly available educational resources.
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