Man in Space: Mission Training
Traveling outside of Earth's atmosphere is not an easy thing to do. The first American astronauts to do so were modern day pioneers part of NASA's Mercury project. The success of the Mercury project lead to the Gemini and Apollo projects, and in 1969, Neil Armstrong was the first human to walk on the moon.
What had to happen before astronauts could walk on the moon? Scientists and engineers worked long hours creating the machinery and equipment required for safe transit to and from space as the search for our nation's first astronauts was begun. After the astronauts were identified, each man began a rigorous training cycle in locations around the world.
This activity allows students to explore the astronaut's Space School by using an interactive online map. An activity guide for educators is accessible through the "Educator" button. The activity can be accessed through the "Student" button.
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