Liftoff!

Space Station Science

In this lesson, you will explore the science experiments being planned for the International Space Station. How will long-duration spaceflight change the nature of science done in low-Earth orbit?  What benefits will it have for people on Earth?

The chapters include:

• The Laboratories
• The Research:
  • Zero-G Science
  • Life Science
  • Engineering Research and Technology
• Living Aloft
• The Cutting Edge
• The Next Step ... To The Moon and Mars

• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• QuickTime
• Real Player
• Windows Media Player
• IPIX
• a VRML player (i.e., Cosmo Player)