COLORADO CONSORTIUM FOR EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION
To inspire and engage K-12 students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subject areas using space as the motivating element, and to make high-quality STEM learning accessible to students and educators regardless of location or socio-economic status.
About COLORADO CONSORTIUM FOR EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION
CCESSE is the nonprofit organization that owns and operates the Challenger Learning Center of Colorado, a purpose-built space-themed STEM education facility in northeast Colorado Springs featuring simulated mission control, a planetarium, maker space, and distance-learning e-Missions.
Programs include hands-on simulated space missions, live and portable planetarium shows, digital e-Missions delivered to classrooms, teacher professional development, and summer camps; the organization identifies as a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 84-1497653).
In recent years CCESSE has continued to expand hybrid and digital offerings (e-Missions and remote teacher trainings) and runs recurring public programs and seasonal summer camps that together reach tens of thousands of learners annually.
Notable achievements
Operator of Challenger Learning Center of Colorado
CCESSE established and operates the regional Challenger Learning Center, a long-standing member of the global Challenger Learning Center network focused on immersive space-based STEM education.
Large annual reach
The organization’s programs collectively serve tens of thousands of learners annually through on-site programs, digital e-Missions, outreach, and camps.
Purpose-built facility
CCESSE moved into and operates a modern, purpose-built 10,500+ sq ft Challenger facility that houses mission simulators, a 40-seat planetarium, and a dedicated maker space.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $1.4M
- Annual revenue
- $734K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 84-1497653
- Location
- Colorado Spgs, CO
- Website
- www.challengercolorado.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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