Learn about the history of satellites, hear from Chris Crumbly, a former manager of NASA’s Space Launch System’s Payload Integration Office at Marshall Space Flight Center, define different orbits used by satellites, investigate the role of sensors on satellites. and more.
Learn about different types of drones, hear from Casey Calamaio, an engineer who works at the University of Alabama in Huntsville specializing in Unmanned Aircraft System Research, investigate rotary flight, learn about the future of drone technology, the four forces of flight and more.
Learn about cryptography and encryption, hear from Shawnessy Scott, a senior analyst who works with the space/defense industry in Huntsville Alabama, experiment with ciphers, learn about the history of the Enigma machine and more.
Learn about living and working on the International Space Station, hear from Penny Pettigrew, ISS Payload Communications Manager at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, calculate daily calorie needs, simulate astronaut food, experiment with mold and rot, learn about Hydroponic Gardens and more.
Dr. Steven Ehlert talks about what it's like working with Chandra X-ray Observatory at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, a little bit about his scientific inspiration Sir Isaac Newton and what he would do in the Matrix!
Dr. Dennis Gallagher talks about why a question from Dr. James Van Allen reframed his perspective on research, how he got to be a NASA Plasma Physicist at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and what advise he would give to, not just scientists, but everyone.
Justin Cartledge, an Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America, talks about what it's like to be a PAYCOM (Payload Communications Manager) at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.
Have you seen the Mercury Trainer at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center? Many of our visitors are surprised at its small size, built for only one person
Let's take a look at historical mission patches from the Apollo era. Get your family together and design your own! What kinds of things would be represented on your mission?
How did JFK's speech in 1962 inspire and encourage explorers to get humankind to the moon? Many of today's modern technologies began with knowledge gained from space exploration. Learn how scientists and engineers continue to innovate, create and inspire the next generation of explorers.
