1. Space spinoffs and exploration
J. Blake 2014

2. Space Exploration Space shuttles Space probes Space stations
A space craft that carries people (a crew) back and forth to space
Reusable, needs liquid fuel (gas)
Multiple uses- taking satellites into orbit, repairing damaged satellites, carrying astronauts and equipment
Space probes
Carry equipment to collect data
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Space stations
Astronauts live there for extended periods of time
Complete experiments
Uses solar panels as a source of power

3. Examples of Each Space Shuttles Space Probes Space Stations
Columbia (exploded)
Apollo (one of which went to the moon)
Challenger (exploded with people on board)
Space Probes
Galileo- studied Jupiter and its moons
Lunar prospector- studied Earth’s moon
Opportunity/ Curiosity- studied Mars
Cassini- studied Saturn and the moon Titan
Space Stations
International Space Station
Also known as the ISS
Shower in space
People from various countries live and work here

4. Using Space Science on Earth
The conditions in space are different from those here are earth
The three conditions are
Vacuum
Space is empty of all matter
No sound travels through
Microgravity
Feeling of weightlessness
Extreme temperatures
There is no atmosphere
Temperatures are not regulated
There is no way for human to breathe

5. Space Spin Offs
Due to the conditions of space, scientists had to create new technology
Some of that new technology designed for space has been modified for uses on earth
We call these “space spinoffs”

6. Examples of Space Spinoffs
Miniature parts/electronic chips
Artificial limbs
Metal alloy made of titanium and nickel
braces
Cordless power tools- no electricity
Cordless power tools
Fire resistant material
Protects fire-fighters

7. Satellites Used for: Collecting data Communicating Transmitting data
Weather
others
Communicating
With space craft
Airplanes
Other satellites
Transmitting data
Television/cell phones/internet

8. Satellites also…
Use remote sensing to communicate with other satellites
Which means they communicate without being in direct contact
Satellites have different orbits based on their job
Most satellites are in a geosynchronous orbit
Which means it orbits earth at the same rate as the earth rotates