Space Exploration Merit Badge

Join us at the Challenger Learning Center in Lockport on December 6th.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost: $35

Limit of 25 Scouts!

Please note:

NOTE: Many merit badges were updated on January of 2025, as a result worksheet may not be accurate. You are responsible for the current requirements. Those can be found at the National Merit Badge site.

Registration Note: You will need your Scouting America ID at time of registration. This is used to verify current registration in the Scouting America program. This can be found in my.scouting.org. For members of your Unit this can be found under the Roster in my.scouting.org or under the profile in Scoutbook Plus. IF you logged in and have access to your Unit Roster this will automatically fill in, if you use Auto Fill.

Prerequisites for Space Exploration.

1. Tell the purpose of space exploration and include the following:

(a) Historical reasons
Resources: 

• The History of Space Exploration (video)
• The History of Space Exploration: A Timeline (video)
• The History of the Space Race (website)

(b) Immediate goals in terms of specific knowledge

(c) Benefits related to Earth resources, technology, and new products
Resources: 

• How Space Benefits Earth (video)
• Space Exploration, Is It Really Worth It? Yes. (video)
• 10 Surprising Ways Space Exploration Benefits Life on Earth (video)

(d) International relations and cooperation.
Resource: What Role Does International Cooperation Play in Space Exploration? (video)

8. Discuss with your counselor two possible careers in space exploration that interest you. Find out the qualifications, education, and preparation required and discuss the major responsibilities of those positions.
Resources: 

• Astronaut Requirements (website)
• So You Want to Be an Aerospace Engineer (video)
• Should I become an Aerospace Engineer? (video)
• Becoming an Astrobiologist (website)

After registration you will receive a conformation email. If you don't please check your spam folder. Look for an email from no-reply@247scouting.org