JOIN THE MISSION

Help Inspire the Next Generation of Explorers

Go For Launch is more than a historic Mercury capsule. It’s a mission to preserve space history, inspire future innovators, and bring STEM education directly to communities. Whether you’re an educator, volunteer, donor, or space enthusiast, there are many ways to become part of the journey.

Ways to Help Launch the Future

Go For Launch is powered by educators, volunteers, community partners, and supporters who believe in preserving history and inspiring the next generation. Whether you donate, volunteer, or help expand our reach, your involvement helps bring STEM education and space exploration to communities everywhere.

Volunteer

Help support educational events, community outreach, exhibit setup, and special programs that bring space history and STEM learning to life for students and families.

Partner With Us

Schools, libraries, museums, STEM organizations, businesses, and community groups can collaborate with Go For Launch to expand educational opportunities and inspire future innovators.

Support the Mission

Every contribution helps preserve the historic Mercury capsule, expand educational programming, develop classroom resources, and bring the exhibit to more schools and communities.

Why Support Go For Launch?

Educational

Go For Launch transforms a rare piece of American space history into an engaging educational experience. Through hands-on learning, storytelling, and STEM-focused programming, the Mercury capsule helps students connect science, engineering, innovation, and exploration to the real people and events that shaped the Space Age.

Historical

One of only a handful of known Mercury capsule educational exhibits produced during the early years of America's space program, this artifact offers a tangible connection to a defining moment in history. Preserving and sharing its story helps ensure that the achievements, challenges, and vision of the Space Age remain accessible to future generations.

National Treasure

The Mercury capsule represents more than a historic exhibit, it is a symbol of American ingenuity, perseverance, and exploration. From the 1962 Freedom Bond Drive to the 1964–65 New York World's Fair and now through Go For Launch, this remarkable artifact continues its mission of inspiring curiosity, ambition, and discovery across the nation.

Community Voices

The Go For Launch mission is built through collaboration, curiosity, and shared experiences. As educators, students, volunteers, partners, and supporters join us on this journey, we'll share their stories and perspectives here.

Teacher testimonial

Teacher testimonial

Student testimonial

Student testimonial

Join The Conversation

The story of exploration is still being written. Whether you have a memory of the Space Race, a question about space exploration, an idea for the future of Go For Launch, or simply a thought you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you.

Selected submissions may be featured on our Community Voices board to help inspire future explorers and keep the conversation alive.

What inspires you about space exploration, innovation, education, or the Go For Launch mission?

Preserve History. Inspire Discovery.

Go For Launch is more than an exhibit. It’s a mission to connect students with the stories, innovations, and pioneers that changed the world.

By supporting Go For Launch, you’re helping preserve a rare Mercury capsule and expand STEM learning opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and exploration.

Every donation helps bring this mission to life.