This month’s Dream Delivered is Space Science.
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This month’s Space Science box is out of this world! Have a look and explore these stellar pathways that can take you to infinity and beyond.
Oh the Places You Could Go! PAGE 2
Cosmic Cuisine PAGE 3
Star Map PAGE 4
Astro Armor PAGE 5
Toilet Technology PAGE 6
Space History PAGE 9-10
Atmospheres of the Planets PAGE 11
The Solar System PAGE 7-8
Career Spotlight PAGE 12
Did You Know? PAGE 13
Quit With the Jokes PAGE 14
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OH THE PLACES YOU COULD GO:
AERONAUTICS
Astronaut: trains to travel in and operate a spacecraft in outer space
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Aeronautical Engineer: Researches, tests, designs, and construct aircrafts
Aeronautical considers aeroDesigner: propulsion, m dynamics, and stability toaterials, design spacecraft
Ground Controller: directs the maintenance activities and serves as the command in the MCC Aeronautical Drafter: Creates the blueprints that are used to build an aircraft, including a scale and specific instructions
Research Associate: operates telescopes, writes software, and assists in research projects in other ways
Public Affairs Officer: keeps the public and the media up to date as to ho w the mission is going
Avionics Technician: specializes in wiring all the electronics on an aircraft to the electrical system
Space Botanist: researches how plants grow in the unique ecosystems found on other planets
Biomedical Engineer: use innovative technologies to explore how to care for astronauts’ medical conditions while they are in outer space
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Using principles of physics, weight, and force, engineers created the world’s tallest building. Offices, homes, hotels, restaurants and even broadcasting studios are all located in this building. Here’s a look at what it took to engineer this.
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COLOR ME CREATIVE A color wheel shows the relationships between primary colors, secondary colors and tertiary colors.
ANDROMEDA: Greek for “the chained woman”, best viewed in the fall AURIGA: Latin for “charioteer”, best viewed in February and March BOOTES: Greek for “plowman”, best viewed in June CANNES VENATICI: Latin for “hunting dogs”, best viewed in May CAMELOPARDALIS: Greek for “giraffe”, best viewed in February CASSIOPEIA: Named after a queen in Greek mythology, best viewed in November CEPHEUS: Named after a king in Greek mythology, best viewed in November CYGNUS: Greek for “swan”, best viewed in September DRACO: Latin for “dragon”, best viewed in July HERCULES: Named after the Roman mythological hero, best viewed in July Primary Colors LACERTA: Latin for “lizard”, best viewed in October Red, Blue and Yellow.LYNX: Named after the animal, best viewed in March These cannot be made LYRA: Latin for “lyre”, best viewed in August PERSEUS: Named after the Greek mythological hero, best viewed in December by mixing other URSAcolors. MAJOR (BIG DIPPER): Latin for “larger bear”, best viewed in April URSA MINOR (LITTLE DIPPER): Latin for “smaller bear”, best viewed in June
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Astro Armor: A Look At Space Suit Technology
Astronauts wear different suits with unique features depending on whether they are in the shuttle, on the moon, or on a special mission. This is the Apollo 11 A7L space suit. Neil Armstrong described his suit as “tough, reliable and almost cuddly.” Here is a look at what kept him safe on the moon.
Helmet
The helmet makes sure the correct air pressure stays around the head. Astronauts may also be asked to attach lights and a TV camera to their helmets.
The Displays and Control Module This is the control panel for the astronaut’s suit. They use this to control their PLSS.
Wrist Mirror
Because of the big suit and helmet, The astronauts cannot see their Displays and Control Module. They rely on a mirror on their wrist to reflect what is on the device strapped to their chest.
Portable Life Support System (PLSS)
The PLSS is worn like a backpack and has oxygen, a watercooling system, a fan and a two-way radio.
Arm Assemblies
Astronauts do not wear custom space suits. They may choose the size of the arms of the suit to better fit them.
Thermal Gloves
According to NASA, the fingers are the part of the body that get the coldest in space. The gloves are designed to keep the astronauts warm and allow them to use their fingers as easily as possible.
LUNAR BOOTS
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ATMOSPHERES OF THE PLANETS An Atmosphere is made up of the gases that surround a planet. Earth’s for example, is made up of the perfect mix of gases that allow us to breathe and live here. According to NASA, Atmospheric science is the study of the physics and chemistry of clouds, gases, and aerosols (airborne particles) that surround the planets. MERCURY
Terrestrial planet
Na Sodium 29%
H Hydrogen 22%
Other gases 7%
VENUS
Terrestrial planet
Other gases 1%
EARTH
Terrestrial planet
Ar Argon >1% Other gases <1%
MARS
Terrestrial planet
JUPITER
Gas planet
Ar Argon 1.5 % Other gases .5 %
H Hydrogen 90%
H Helium >1%
SATURN
Gas planet
H Hydrogen 96%
URANUS
H Hydrogen 83%
Gas planet
NEPTUNE
Gas planet
H Hydrogen 96%
Other gases <1%
H Helium 3%
Other gases 1%
H Helium 15 %
H Helium 19%
PLUTO
Terrestrial planet
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If the atmosphere is interesting to you, you could study: Climatology — the study of long-term weather and temperature trends. Dynamic meteorology — the study of the motions of the atmosphere. Cloud physics — the formation and evolution of clouds and precipitation. Atmospheric chemistry — the chemical composition of the atmosphere. Atmospheric physics — the study of heating and cooling of the atmosphere. Aeronomy — the study of the upper atmosphere. Oceanography — the study of the Earth’s oceans and how they affect the atmosphere. Most atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of the Earth, while others study the atmospheres of the planets and moons in our solar system.
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