Mission History

In the past, JSSOAR has brought Commander Victor Jerome Glover, the first NASA Active Astronaut to step into Jordan, conducting outreach in the country to thousands of people. JSSOAR held the country's sole Artemis I viewing party and has introduced Jordan's first Women in Aviation International Chapter to the Middle East. Additionally, JSSOAR works closely with the United States Embassy in Amman to host such projects. In the past, JSSOAR has held JMARS (Java Mission Analysis and Remote Sensing) classes for the under-served children in Amman. JSSOAR has collaborated with the Canadian Space Agency and Let’s Talk Science, transporting three hundred tomato seeds from the International Space Station (ISS) to the Jordanian classrooms.

The nonprofit serves NASA Educator classes and is introducing the Mars Student Imaging Program (MSIP) as a NASA collaborative program, allowing the students of Jordan to conduct real science based off of the planet Mars and construct scientific research proposals.

Consistent with such limitations, the purpose of JSSOAR- Jordan Student Space Outreach and Academic Relations shall be to function as an International Student Relations Program. In that regard, JSSOAR Strives to:

  • Foster, promote, and engage in aviation education, space education, hands-on workshops, classroom donations, and educational competitions, particularly as it relates to outer space education in Amman, Jordan.
  • Cultivate, foster, and promote interest and understanding among the public in the accomplishments and potential contributions to the aerospace industry.
  • Promote, encourage, and facilitate membership in Jordan Student Space Outreach and Academic Relations.
  • Support and promote the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of Jordan Student Space Outreach and Academic Relations.