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 DIY: Moon Sand
By Sarah Nupen
In Meteor Moment Activities
Posted June 25, 2020

DIY: Moon Sand

The Moon’s surface is made of lots of volcanic minerals like plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene that give off a grayish color when viewed from space. In this activity we will make a material [...]

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 A Historic Meeting in Space: The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project 45th Anniversary
By Scott Norman
In Articles
Posted June 23, 2020

A Historic Meeting in Space:
The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project 45th Anniversary

In May 1972, an agreement was reached between the United States and the Soviet Union that would set the stage for an historic meeting in space. At the height of the cold war, President Richard M. [...]

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 DIY: Indoor Stargazing
By Sarah Nupen
In Meteor Moment Activities
Posted June 18, 2020

DIY: Indoor Stargazing

The summer months are great for spending time outdoors with it staying bright so late but that can make it difficult for those of us with early bedtimes to spot the nighttime constellations. With [...]

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 When Atlantis Met MIR 25 Years Since STS-71
By Scott Norman
In Articles
Posted June 16, 2020

When Atlantis Met MIR
25 Years Since STS-71

2020 marks the 25th anniversary of a milestone mission in the 30 year history of the Space Shuttle program. While there were many important space shuttle missions, STS-71 stands out because it [...]

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 DIY Dry-Erase Space Race
By Sarah Nupen
In Meteor Moment Activities
Posted June 11, 2020

DIY Dry-Erase Space Race

After watching the SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Endeavour launch your family is probably excited about all things space! Here is a fun activity for space-enthusiasts of all ages: Dry-Erase Space [...]

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 Untethered in Space: Bruce McCandless and the Manned Maneuvering Unit
By Scott Norman
In Articles
Posted June 9, 2020

Untethered in Space: Bruce McCandless and the Manned Maneuvering Unit

When the Space Shuttle began flying in 1981 one of its promised goals was to repair and service satellites in orbit that had malfunctioned. Since most satellites were extremely expensive at this [...]

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 The Dragon Delivers: A Bold New Future for America in Space!
By Scott Norman
In Articles
Posted June 2, 2020

The Dragon Delivers:
A Bold New Future for America in Space!

On Saturday, May 30, 2020, an almost nine year long hiatus in launching astronauts from United States soil was finally broken. The successful launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon [...]

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