Science Series: Space

If you are fascinated with space, you might want to consider being an astronaut. An astronaut needs to study hard in school, be in good health, and work well with others.

Did you know that there are two kinds of shuttle astronauts? One is a pilot astronaut and the other is a mission specialist.

Do you like to work with others? Are you good at math and science? If so, you might want to consider becoming an astronaut.

Gravity is the force on Earth that keeps things from floating into space. If we drop a dish, it will fall to the ground. If we jump into the air, we will come back down.

Do you think it’s possible for people to live in space someday? Kids will learn about Skylab, a 118-feet-long laboratory that was launched into space on May 14, 1973.

Learn about space and physics! Space: Songs teach about weightlessness, satellites, space exploration and more! Physics: Songs teach about physicists, electricity, sound, light, forces and more!

Years ago, when astronauts needed to leave the spacecraft, they used the manned maneuvering unit (MMU). Even though this piece of equipment is no longer used, it is still very interesting.

Did you know that any object that revolves around a larger object in space is called a satellite? The Earth revolves around the sun, so the Earth is a satellite. The moon revolves around the Earth, so the moon is a satellite.

Did you know that the first space traveler was a dog named Laika? The Russians sent Laika into space in 1957. It wasn’t until April 12, 1961 that a human being traveled in space. Kids will learn interesting facts about famous astronauts.

On January 28, 1886 the space shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after lift-off. This unexpected disaster took the lives of seven people.