Space Travel

Let's Explore Rockets!

Next time it's dark, why don't you look up!

Even if we can't go into space we can still learn a lot about it from right here on the ground.

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A cartoon rocket flying towards the top right of the picture


Maths with the Moon

Short Intro Text: 
The Apollo mission badge. It shows a large capital A between drawings of the Moon and the Earth. The constellation of Orion is in front of the A
The Apollo missions badge
Credit: NASA
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Host A Space Debate

Should humans colonise Mars? Is there life in the Universe? Science continually seeks to answer big questions - but it takes a lot of research and communication to come to a consensus. Why not host a debate and try it yourself?

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Three people standing on a debate stage in front of a large crowd.


You Decide! Should We Explore Space?

Scientists are always discussing and debating their ideas. One topic that is continually up for debate is ‘Should humans explore space?’. Some people think it is important for people to visit other worlds.

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An illustration of the planet Mars with an astronaut and robot on it. Above the planet, several people are having a discussion.


Moon Jigsaw

Can you complete the 'Moonsaic'?

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The top two thirds of the full Moon. Labels show where the 6 Apollo Missions landed. The Picture is divided up into 6 jigsaw pieces.


Moon Jigsaw - Simple

Can you complete the 'Moonsaic'?

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The top two thirds of the full Moon. Labels show where the 6 Apollo Missions landed. The Picture is divided up into 6 jigsaw pieces.


Anu Ohja

Occupation: Director of the UK’s National Space Academy and a Director of the National Space Centre

Research Areas: Education, Skills, Human Spaceflight, Exploration Science

 

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