Satellite Technology & GPS
Explorer (Ages 8-12)
The Satellite's Secret Skeleton: What a Spacecraft Bus Does
Discover Spacecraft Bus Subsystems as a core part of Satellite Technology & GPS. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+15 XP
Gravity And Orbit Balance
Discover Gravity And Orbit Balance as a core part of Satellite Technology & GPS. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+15 XP
31-Satellite GPS Constellation
Discover 31-Satellite GPS Constellation as a core part of Satellite Technology & GPS. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+15 XP
Trilateration Location Math
Discover Trilateration Location Math as a core part of Satellite Technology & GPS. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+16 XP
Why Satellites Need Sunscreen and Blankets: Power and Heat in Space
Discover Power And Thermal Design as a core part of Satellite Technology & GPS. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+16 XP
Low Earth Orbit Basics
Discover Low Earth Orbit Basics as a core part of Satellite Technology & GPS. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+16 XP