Why do people go into space?
Discuss
What are the negatives to space travel?
Possible points: oxygen, gravity, communication, food
Would you like to travel into space?
Discuss
What is it like to be an astronaut?
Possible discussion points: testing, training, far from family, change of lifestyle, heroism
How likely is an alien encounter in space?
Discuss
Should we colonize space? Why/ why not?
Discuss
What is a satellite?
An orbiting device used for communication
What does the acronym NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Name a famous astronaut
Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Sally Ride, John Glenn, Yuri Gagarin, Alan Shepard
How are satellites useful?
E.g. cell phones, internet, TV, zoom classes, maps, weather forecasting
