May 01, 2013

Apply (EDP) knowledge to what we learned about space exploration

Remember: Step 1 of the EDP is to identify a need.(1) Identify the needs that the Lunar Module spacecraft addresses.

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Lunar Module

Project Mercury Atlas Rocket

Remember: In step 2 of the EDP you build a prototype.(2) How could the Atlas rockets used in project mercury be considered prototypes for the Saturn 5 rockets?

Project ApolloSaturn 5 Rocket

Space StationsAfter the Apollo missions were cancelled, both Russia and the USA put space stations in orbit around our planet

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Skylab Space Station (USA)1973-1974

Mir Space Station (USSR)1986-1998

Both Russia and the USA designed reusable spacecraft with wings that could go in orbit and then glide back down to Earth

Space Shuttles

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Space ShuttlesThe Russian shuttle only flew in orbit once, and it was unmannedUS shuttle successfully completed 135 manned orbital missions

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Space Shuttle (USA)Blasting Off

Space Shuttle (USA)Landing

Space ShuttlesUS program had two space shuttle disastersChallenger (1986)-exploded 73 seconds after lift offColumbia (2003)-burned up during re-entry of Earth's atmosphere

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Challenger (1986)-6 astronauts killedClick on the link below and watch to the 3:15 markLink: Challenger Explosion Video

Columbia (2003)-7 astronauts killed Click on the link below and watch the videoLink: Columbia Disaster Video

The Internation Space Station (1998 to present)ISS is a habitable space station in orbit around our planet6 to 10 people can live there at one time

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International Space Station 1998-Present

Now we will watch a Brainpop video about the International Space Station

Click on this link and log in: Brainpop website

Brainpop Video

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