Space Exploration Inquiry Project
Space exploration is the discovery and exploration of space using aerospace technologies, which were initially driven by a space race between the Soviet Union and the United States from1950s. Since then, the first satellite was launched, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in space, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon, etcetera. The physical exploration of space is conducted by robotic space probes and also human spaceflight.
There are two main sections of Space Exploration ; launching rockets and landing rockets to get to space and other planets, So, lock your rocket hatch, put your helmet on, and lets get blasting!
Launching Rockets
Rockets play an prominent role in space exploration. Rockets have three main sections : the Payload system, the computer system, and the propulsion system. They are propelled by thrust produced by massive engines. Four question are posed and also answered. Orbital mechanics, the sound suppression system, and drag are explained in this section.
Landing rockets
In order to go to Mars, we have to go into orbit, accelerate to mars, decelerate and land. Instead of carrying more fuel to return to Earth, we can use the resources on Mars. By using carbon dioxide and ice, which are found on mars, we can create oxygen, hydrogen and also methane using the Sabatier process. So, all we need to bring to Mars is solar panels and the right scientific equipment. In the landing rockets section, three questions are posed regarding going into space and answered. In-Situ-Resource-Utilization, propulsion, and rocket fuels are explained in this section.