Be a Spacesuit Designer

A spacesuit needs to protect an astronaut from hazards like radiation and tiny(but dangerous) micrometeoroids. Test materials to find out how well they blockUV radiation and resist puncture and decide which materials would work bestfor keeping an astronaut safe.

The Be a Space Scientist! curriculum invites children to take the role of scientists and engineers as theyinvestigate the challenges of exploring and traveling in space. The activities encourage scientific practices likemaking observations and testing hypotheses while exploring the big ideas.

GSK Science in the Summer is made possible by GSK, Franklin Institue, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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