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International Space Station LABS: Science Activity 1 Velocity: Launching the ISS into orbit

International Space Station LABS: Science Activity 1 Velocity: Launching the ISS into orbit

This is an activity about orbital mechanics. Learners will investigate how lateral velocity affects the orbit of a spacecraft such as the ISS. Mathematical extensions are provided. This is science activity 1 of 2 found in the ISS L.A.B.S. Educator Resource Guide.

Keywords:
Engineering, Physical Sciences:Motion and Forces, Technology, Planetary Science, NSDL, Engineering and Technology:Aircraft, Satellites And/or Spacecraft, Gravity, Probes, Physics
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Material Type:
Assessment Tool
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
Author:
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School
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Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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