Twenty five blogs that celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo program
- Subject:
- History
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- National Air and Space Museum
- Author:
- National Air and Space Museum
- Date Added:
- 10/01/2022
Twenty five blogs that celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo program
Compare each Apollo mission traverse on foot and with the Lunar Rovers.
This art history video discussion looks at Bernini's "Apollo and Daphne", 1622-25 (Galleria Borghese, Rome).
So how do you put on a spacesuit? Very carefully! Even in the case of custom-made suits from the Apollo era.
Crater Formation slides that support the Lunar Explorer Training Unit
Study geologic formations to learn more about what Al Worden saw as he flew over the Moon. Part of the Lunar Explorer Training Unit
Regolith slides and activity that explore how regolith is created and its presence on the Earth, the Moon, and Mars. These slides support the Lunar Explorer Training Unit
Students learn about the Earth's only natural satellite, the Moon. They discuss the Moon's surface features and human exploration. They also learn about how engineers develop technologies to study and explore the Moon, which also helps us learn more about the Earth.
Apollo 11 Astronaut reflects on his career path from pilot to astronaut, to director of the National Air and Space Museum, and how important the museum is to the legacy of Apollo.
Since the first spacewalk, designers have attempted to create gloves that are comfortable, flexible under pressure, provide protection, and offer warmth.
Hear from those involved with the Apollo program, and learn about the science behind getting to the moon. We will also take a look at the plans to head back to the moon in the near future.
In this episode of STEM in 30, learn about why we went to the Moon, what we accomplished, and what's next.
Learn how they dealt with the threat of Moon germs from Apollo 11 rescue diver Clancy Hatleberg, then see how you can fight germs!
This unit begins by introducing students to the historical motivation for space exploration. They learn about the International Space Station, including current and futuristic ideas that engineers are designing to propel space research. Then they learn about the physical properties of the Moon, and think about what types of products engineers would need to design in order for humans to live on the Moon. Lastly, students learn some descriptive facts about asteroids, such as their sizes and how that relates to the potential danger of an asteroid colliding with the Earth.