Reach beyond the sky and explore the final frontier on an amazing adventure through the solar system! Discover how robots and astronauts explore other worlds and investigate the science behind the rockets that send them into space. Blast off on a journey to the outer reaches of our universe!

Reaction Rockets – The laws of motion discovered by Sir Isaac Newton have propelled rockets into space since the dawn of the Space Age. Students learn Newton’s Third Law and build an air-powered rocket launcher able to send foam rockets soaring into the atmosphere.

Satellites – Artificial satellites of all shapes and sizes have circled Earth continuously since October of 1957. Today, thousands of satellites help us predict the weather, send TV pictures around the world, and even keep buses on schedule. The children learn the science of satellites and build a model to learn the different parts that make them work.

Space Shuttles – Developed over twenty years ago, the US Space Shuttle has carried more people from more places into space than all the world’s other spacecraft combined. Children build a Shuttle Glider and explore the science of space flight as they consider the different designs under consideration for the Space Shuttles of the future.

Space Stations – From its lofty orbit over 200 miles above the Earth, astronauts and cosmonauts conduct amazing experiments aboard the International Space Station. Children learn the function of the space station and build an experimental glove box similar to ones used by astronauts.

Red Planet Rover – What does it take to explore an alien world? The children investigate the harsh conditions present on the surface of Mars and design a model rover able to explore its freezing deserts and windswept plains.