Space Exploration

Special tiles help to break up the heat of a space shuttle upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere

Telescopes allow astronomers to make new discoveries which result in the need for even more sophisticated telescopes

What is the force that holds objects (like spacecraft) to the Earth's surface?

The very best math teacher is _______________.

The very best ELA teacher is __________________.

liquid-cooling water in spacesuit garments is used to regulate heat and keep astronauts comfortable in the extreme temperatures of space.

Very little energy is required in a rocket launch.

A small number of people are needed to to fly a space mission

Solar flares cannot change the direction of a spacecraft

Spaceships orbit the Earth in a circular motion (True or False)

There are two forces that act upon a spacecraft, they must be _______.

What is shape best describes the motion of an orbiting spacecraft?