On October 13, 2023, iLEAD DreamUp Launch Team Yucca Glauca — comprised of learners from iLEAD Agua Dulce, iLEAD Exploration, and SCVi Charter — loaded their Mixstix with their groundbreaking experiment. One Mixstix will stay grounded here on Earth, while the other is destined for the International Space Station on November 5! Learners anticipate the answer to their question: “What is the effect of microgravity on Yucca glauca (Soapweed Yucca)?”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This is authentic STEM learning at its finest!

Thanks to DreamUp, Nanoracks, and Space Station Explorers for making this journey possible.

You can learn more about Team Yucca Glauca’s mission here.

Stay tuned for updates and invitations to future missions, and join us in supporting the next generation of scientific pioneers!