2025-2026 Team photo
StellarXplorers is a national space competition that challenges students to solve real-world problems in satellite design, orbital mechanics, and mission planning. Teams work through complex aerospace scenarios, making critical decisions about orbits, payloads, and system performance to optimize their mission.
It’s a competition that blends engineering, strategy, and problem-solving—where every calculation matters. Whether it’s determining the best orbit for a satellite or balancing cost and efficiency, StellarXplorers pushes students to think like real aerospace professionals.
At its core, it’s not just about competition—it’s about learning, teamwork, and exploring the challenges of spaceflight firsthand.
During the competition, cadets are to learn how to use STK by AGI, which is a program used by aerospace and defense companies such as NASA and Lockheed Martin