MISSION SERIES:
MEDELLíN 2026
Not your typical retreat.
October 21–28, 2026 · Medellín, Colombia
8 days active retreat
450+ students to mentor
3rd Annual ALAS Rocketry Competition
Registration opens in April 2026 · Capped at 20 Ambassadors Spots (15 currently available)
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Join Space United as we return to Medellín, Colombia for our 3rd consecutive year — mentoring 450+ students and engaging 1,000+ guests at the 3rd Annual ALAS* Colombian Rocketry Competition, playing soccer with the local community, and embracing the culture of one of Latin America's most vibrant cities. Shared with a group of passionate ambassadors who believe space belongs to everyone.
An experience for life. An impact that lasts.
*Aerospace Latin America Suborbitals (ALAS): The ALAS Colombian Rocketry Competition is an international engineering competition where students from middle school through university design, build, and launch solid-propellant rockets under real-world aerospace standards.
❋ Rocketry mentorship
Mentor and judge at the 3rd Annual ALAS Rocketry Competition across 3 competition days
❋ Community outreach
School visits and hands-on space and rocketry sessions with local students
❋ Soccer & culture
Space United exhibition matches, a cultural visit to the city’s stadium, and an optional game attendance
❋ Vetted community
Capped at 20. Space and tech professionals traveling with a mission-aligned group
OUR MISSION IN ACTION
Your 8-Day PROGRAM
OCT 21
Day 1 — Arrival day
Group arrival, hotel check-in, and welcome dinner. Mission briefing and orientation with the Space United team — meet your fellow ambassadors and get ready for what's ahead.
OCT 22
Day 2 — Medellín city immersion
Morning spent exploring Medellín's most iconic landmarks — Metro Cable, local coffee shops, and a taste of the city's food culture. Afternoon: local cuisine and competition briefing with the ALAS organizing team. Evening: a taste of Medellín's vibrant nightlife with an early ambassador dinner.
OCT 23
Day 3 — ALAS ROCKET Competition Day 1: student feedback & rocket judging 🚀
Morning: Space United ambassadors join a speaker series alongside students, families, and media in attendance. Afternoon: ambassadors work in small groups engaging student teams across middle school, high school, and university levels — providing technical feedback as teams prep for launch day. Points are tabulated based on ALAS design and mission criteria. Evening: ambassador team dinner for a Day 1 debrief over local food and a night out in the city.
OCT 24
Day 4 — ALAS ROCKET Competition Day 2: middle & high school launch day 🚀
Ambassadors support ALAS staff as middle school and high school teams take turns launching their rockets. Members of the Colombian Air Force participate in recovery efforts as rockets return to the landing radius. Afternoon: lunch with student groups and staff, followed by a friendly street soccer match with students and community members. Space United ambassadors participate in a soccer gear and merch giveaway with students and locals.
OCT 25
Day 5 — ALAS ROCKET Competition Day 3: university launch day & awards ceremony 🚀 🏆
Ambassadors support ALAS staff as middle school and high school teams take turns launching their rockets. Members of the Colombian Air Force participate in recovery efforts as rockets return to the landing radius. Afternoon: lunch with student groups and staff, followed by a friendly street soccer match with students and community members. Space United ambassadors participate in a soccer gear and merch giveaway with students and locals.
OCT 26
Day 6 — Free day or group excursion (ambassador vote)
An unstructured day to recharge and explore on your own terms. If the group is up for it, options include a day trip to Piedra del Peñol in Guatapé, a walking tour of Comuna 13, a city food tour, or local shopping.
OCT 27
Day 7 — Exhibition soccer match & closing dinner
Morning: optional training session. Then join as a player or fan as Space United takes the pitch in an exhibition match against local soccer talent — ex-professional players and club staff. The day opens with Space United's "The Future of Soccer in Space" workshop for local youth soccer academies before the match kicks off. Evening: closing group dinner with reflections, stories, and a look ahead at what's next for the Mission Series.
OCT 28
Day 8 — Departures
Closing breakfast and group goodbyes. Extend your stay independently to keep exploring Colombia on your own terms.
JOIN THE MISSION
Two spots on the 8-day Space United Mission Retreat to Medellín, Colombia. Same full program as single occupancy — 7 nights hotel, all meals, ground transportation, ALAS Rocketry Competition access, exhibition matches, cultural excursion, optional day trip, and two Mission Series branded kits. Ideal for couples or friends traveling together.
Note: International flights not included.
Your ambassador spot on the 8-day Space United Mission Retreat to Medellín, Colombia. Includes 7 nights hotel accommodation, all meals and ground transportation, full access to the 3rd Annual ALAS Colombian Rocketry Competition as mentor and judge, Space United exhibition matches, cultural excursion, optional day trip, and Space United Mission Series branded kit.
Note: International flights not included.
