These missions are based on missions developed by the Challenger Center for Space Science Education, but have been adapted by the Challenger Learning Center of Richland One to align to SC Curriculum Standards.
Return to the Moon
(aligned to fourth grade SC Science Standards)
Return to the Moon standards alignment
For the first time since 1972, a crew of astronauts is returning to the Moon. This time, they plan to stay. Their mission is to establish a permanent base on the Moon to observe and explore, as well as test the feasibility of off-Earth settlements. Navigating their way into lunar orbit, students must construct and launch a probe and then analyze a variety of data gathered from the lunar surface to select a site for establishing the permanent Moon base.
Related Careers (by Team)
- Isolation/Remote Team: Planetary Geologist and Geoscientist
- Navigation Team: Planetary Cartographer
- Probe Team: Electrical Engineer
- Life Support Team: Engineer (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental)
- Medical Team: Aerospace Medicine Specialist (Flight Surgeon)
Rendezvous with a Comet
Rendezvous with a Comet standards alignment
A team of scientists and engineers are on a daring mission to take an up-close look at comets and asteroids as they orbit our solar system. Their goal is to plot an intercept course to rendezvous with a comet or asteroid and to launch a probe they’ve constructed to collect scientific data from the object.
Related Careers (by Team)
- Isolation/Remote Team: Planetary Geologist and Geoscientists, Nuclear Technician, Radiobiologist
- Probe Team: Electrical Engineer
- Navigation Team: Computer Programmer
- Life Support Team: Engineer (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental)
- Medical Team: Aerospace Medicine Specialist (Flight Surgeon)