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ISS Commander’s Log with Andreas Mogensen

ISS Commander’s Log with Andreas Mogensen The ISS is a laboratory, where we can conduct scientific research and technology development. The scientific research broadens our understanding of our world, providing deeper insights into physics, chemistry, biology and more. It expands our knowledge, which in turns helps us all on Earth. The ISS is also an […]

Spacecraft Materials Kit

Brief description:  Pupils can use the ESA Spacecraft Materials Kit to experimentally investigate a variety of different materials. A set of five activities enables pupils to get acquainted with the properties of different materials, comparing and grouping everyday materials based on: electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, mass, magnetism, and resistance to impact. Pupils will consider which materials are best […]

Tell-tale signs of a shooting star – Comets, meteors and craters in the Solar System

Brief description: To many ancient civilisations, the tale of a shooting star was an omen of things to come. In this series of activities, pupils will learn that a shooting star or meteor is actually a piece of rock that lights up as it travels through the Earth’s atmosphere. They will also learn why this […]

Up up up! Build and launch your own rocket

Brief description: In this set of four group activities pupils build three different rockets. The first is a simple paper rocket powered by blowing into a straw, the second is a more complex paper rocket powered by squeezing a water bottle, and the third is a chemical rocket. Pupils will launch their rockets to investigate […]

2022/2023 Moon Camp winners webinar with ESA astronaut Reinhold Ewald

Brief description: ESA astronaut Reinhold Ewald join the 2022/23 Moon Camp Challenge winning teams for a 1-hour webinar. Connecting from all over the world, the teams have their questions answered live by the ESA astronaut. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5yqiZTYEUoLanguages available: This video contain auto-generated subtitles in English, which can also be auto translated into multiple languages.Keywords:

Paxi on the ISS – Microbes

Brief description:Join Paxi aboard the ISS with astronaut Thomas Pesquet to discover all about microorganisms on Earth and in space.https://youtu.be/xjsnFle_U1ELanguages available:   Subtitles are available in English – select your language using the YouTube player controls (automatically generated by YouTube).Keywords:

Paxi on the ISS – Natural and artificial satellites

Join Paxi aboard the ISS with astronaut Thomas Pesquet to discover natural and artificial satellites.

ESA Science Satellite 3D Models

Discover ESA’s inspiring Science Satellites and download useful 3D models to print yourself at home. Visit: https://scifleet.esa.int/

Online Course: Designing for 3D Printing

Are you interested in learning more about using Tinkercad to design specifically for 3D printing? Then check out this free course from PrintLab: https://www.tinkercad.com/blog/online-course-designing-for-3d-printing

3D Printing Materials Guide for Classrooms

A helpful guide for understanding and choosing the best material to use when 3D printing. Visit: https://www.tinkercad.com/blog/3d-printing-materials-guide