Understanding basic science concepts is key to enjoying STEM and the world around you. Astronauts on board the International Space Station have conducted experiments to explore some basic science concepts. Come explore with the astronauts!
Free-Fall Part 1
Astronauts explain what is means to be in free-fall and how Newton's Laws of Motion work on the International Space Station.
Free-Fall Part 2
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station explore the concept of circular motion.
Why So Fast?!
Learn from astronauts in space why they need to go so fast to stay in orbit.
Astronaut Height
Astronauts on the International Space Station explain what happens to the boady in free-fall and explain what happens to a person's height in space.
Includes links to an Activity (PDF) and Student Worksheet (PDF)
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