Sprout is headed back to space. Recently, Programming Insider announced the network has ordered a second season of the children’s series Space Racers.

The animated series centers on the cadets of the Stardust Bay Space Academy as they learn about science and technology.

Sprout has ordered 40 new 11-minute episodes for season two of Space Racers. Read more details below:

Space Racers has established a loyal, worldwide fan base over the past two years and we are excited to partner with Sprout for the US roll out of season two of the show this fall,” said Executive Producer and Space Race, LLC’s CEO Michael Matays. “Space Racers entertains and teaches kids about the wonders of space and science with references to real space missions. Our goal is to stimulate children’s imaginations and to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, astronauts and explorers.”

“Space Racers taps into preschoolers’ curiosity to discover and learn about the world around them,” said Amy Friedman, SVP, Programming & Development at Sprout. “We’re excited to introduce our viewers to the Space Racers cadets. We think they’ll make a great addition to the Sprout family!”

What do you think? Have you seen Space Racers? Are you glad it’s been renewed?