Challenger Center for Space Science Education uses students’ natural enthusiasm for space to create innovative learning experiences for imaginative young minds. By transforming the way teachers teach and students learn, Challenger Center is creating a new generation of explorers. Challenger Center is an international, not-for-profit education organization that was founded by the families of the astronauts from Challenger Space Shuttle mission 51-L. Through Challenger Center's programs and its international network of Challenger Learning Centers, the diversity, spirit, and commitment to education that exemplified the Challenger 51-L mission continues to make an impact on students, teachers, and families today. These positive learning experiences raise students’ expectations of success; foster a long-term interest in mathematics, science, and technology; and motivate them to pursue careers in these fields.
The Challenger Learning Center of the Rio Grande Valley is a 501 (c) (3) organization housed in San Benito, Texas since February of 2000. We are a fee based organization offering a variety of exciting educational services for teachers and students.

As new advances in science and technology occur at an ever more accelerated pace, the need for excellence in education has never been more essential. Perhaps that's one reason why partners in the Rio Grande Valley worked so hard to develop our local Challenger Learning Center. Our organization's solutions to encourage students to pursue further study in mathematics, science, astronomy, and technology can make difference for your teacher and student population.
We are dedicated to offering quality educational experiences that facilitate and inspire excitement; to learn more about space, learn more about science and objects beyond our atmosphere.