Satellites

Satellites

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.

Drones

Drones

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.

Cyber Security

Cyber Security

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.

Living and Working in Space

Living and Working in Space

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

Dr. Steven Ehlert

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!

Mission Patches

Mission Patches

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?

JFK's Moon Speech

JFK's Moon Speech

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.