Space
Students are introduced to space explorationCopyright Solar Terrestrial Relations Laboratory, NASA http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/spaceweather/spaceweather.shtml
This unit begins by introducing students to the historical motivation for space exploration. They learn about the International Space Station, including current and futuristic ideas that engineers are designing to propel space research.
Engineers make space travel possible. Mechanical engineers design materials and components for space conditions. Biomedical engineers design ways to care for astronauts' health while traveling in space. From designing flight plans, trajectories and spacecraft to get us to the Moon safely, to ingenious tools and technologies that will someday enable humans to live on the Moon, engineers play a vital role in space travel and discovery.