Educate Today | CRP 9: Space Exploration

CRP 9: Space Exploration

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Countdown to Mars – Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover

Raymond, E. Arvidson, PhD, thinks about the Mars 2020 mission which addressed high-priority science goals for Mars exploration, including key astrobiology questions about the potential for life on Ma...

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 4:47

STEM 19: Full STEAM Ahead with the Moon Landing Challenge

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of America’s moon landing and NASA’s renewed focus in returning to the moon, we invite you and your students to investigate the challenges and opportunities offered...

Grades: 3 - 8

Duration: 31:22

The Power of Story in a Biography

Author George Leopold discusses the power of story in biography. Learn how he used his experience as a science/technology journalist and applied it to the life and legacy of astronaut Gus Grissom.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 31:33

Talking with Authors: Charles Fishman, One Giant Leap: The Impossible Mission That Flew Us to the Moon

The author shares stories from scientists, engineers and factory workers who spent hours inventing and fine-tuning spaceships, space suits and computers for America’s moon missions.

Grades: 9 - 12

Duration: 32:26

Were Many Women Involved in the Gemini Project?

A Gemini engineer describes the important contribution of women scientists in the Gemini program.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 1:53

What Were the Biggest Technological Setbacks Faced by the Gemini Engineers?

A Gemini engineer provides examples of technological setbacks they had to overcome in the design of the Gemini capsule.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 1:42

How Were the Materials Necessary for Construction of the Gemini Spacecraft Determined?

A Gemini engineer explains how they determined the best materials to use for the Gemini space capsule.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 1:32

How Did Technology Used for Gemini Missions Affect the Advancement of Technology That Was Used by the Average American?

A Gemini engineer explains how technology developed for space missions has also helped everyday Americans..

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 0:59

What Was the Purpose of the Adapter Part of the Space Capsule and Why Was It Added to the Design of the Capsule for the Gemini Missions?

A Gemini engineer explains why an adapter was added to the Gemini space capsule design.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 1:54

Were Any Unusual Materials Chosen to Help Build the Gemini Capsule and Adapter?

A Gemini engineer describes some unusual materials used in the creation of the Gemini space capsule.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 1:21

What Were the Challenges in Design of the Capsule to Allow for Space Walks?

A Gemini engineer describes the challenges involved in designing a space capsule that would allow for successful space walks.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 1:14

What Was the Impact of the Gemini Project?

A Gemini engineer describes the impact of the Gemini program on the space race.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 1:31

Space 10: Orion: The First Step to Deep Space

Orion, NASA’s new spacecraft designed to take humans into deep space, had its first test flight December 4, 2014. View what happened and learn from experts answering student questions about manned a...

Grades: K - 12

Duration: 177:20

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