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. (see picture below) Bell Work Space Exploration and SPI 0807.T/E 1 to 4 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 Apollo Saturn 5 Rocket
Space Stations After the Apollo missions were cancelled, both Russia and the USA put space stations in orbit around our planet Notes Space Exploration and SPI 0807.T/E 1 to 4 Skylab Space Station (USA) Mir Space Station (USSR)
Both Russia and the USA designed reusable spacecraft with wings that could go in orbit and then glide back down to Earth Space Shuttles Notes Space Exploration and SPI 0807.T/E 1 to 4
Space Shuttles The Russian shuttle only flew in orbit once, and it was unmanned US shuttle successfully completed 135 manned orbital missions Notes Space Exploration and SPI 0807.T/E 1 to 4 Space Shuttle (USA) Blasting Off Space Shuttle (USA) Landing
Space Shuttles US program had two space shuttle disasters Challenger (1986)-exploded 73 seconds after lift off Columbia (2003)-burned up during re-entry of Earth's atmosphere Notes Space Exploration and SPI 0807.T/E 1 to 4 Challenger (1986)-6 astronauts killed Click on the link below and watch to the 3:15 mark Link: Challenger Explosion VideoChallenger Explosion Video Columbia (2003)-7 astronauts killed Click on the link below and watch the video Link: Columbia Disaster VideoColumbia Disaster Video
The Internation Space Station (1998 to present) ISS is a habitable space station in orbit around our planet 6 to 10 people can live there at one time Notes Space Exploration and SPI 0807.T/E 1 to 4 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 websiteBrainpop website Brainpop Video Space Exploration and SPI 0807.T/E 1 to 4