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Re-entry

Principia Space Diary

Activity 6.1

A simple puzzle helps students understand the complicated and dangerous process of returning to Earth from the ISS. Students can watch videos to see how the process works, and they can research space junk (space debris) which is one of the main hazards.

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • English / Literacy
  • Geography
  • Maths / Numeracy
  • Primary Science / Working Scientifically
  • Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC)

Learning Methods

  • Draw
  • Personal Development
  • Problem Solve
  • Research
  • Visual Literacy
Re-entry

Support Materials

Multimedia Downloads

Solution: Re-entry  (126.54 KB jpg) ↓

Links

  • Soyuz undocking, reentry and landing explained
  • Create Your Own Thermal Heat Shield
  • ESA Blog: Hatch Closed
  • Re-entry footage from inside a capsule

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Return to Chapter:

Chapter Six: Mission Finale


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Teacher Toolkit

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