With the help of astronaut Richard Garriott, describing how it feels to launch into space for the first time.
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Principia Space Diary
Activity 2.2
Extension Activity for Breaking NewsImagine you were an astronaut. What would you want to tell the world about your experiences in space? And what if you were a journalist? What questions would you ask an astronaut in an interview? In this activity, students take on the roles of astronauts and journalist, developing questions and answers using the 'Zones of Relevance'. They can then write or record their own interviews. You could even use this activity to
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Helen Sharman on how astronauts communicate in space
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