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Astronomy: The Little Helicopter That Could
John PhD
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Join us for a one-time class exploring NASA's historic Ingenuity helicopter mission on Mars! Learn about the engineering marvel behind this aerial drone and its groundbreaking flights on the Red Planet.
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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has achieved something remarkable – flying in the thin atmosphere of Mars! In this one-time class, we'll delve into the groundbreaking mission of Ingenuity, exploring the engineering marvels that made this aerial adventure possible. Join us as we uncover the challenges faced by the Ingenuity team and the innovative solutions that allowed this small helicopter to take to the skies of Mars. From its design and construction to its historic flights and scientific...
Young scientists will gain insights into the engineering challenges and scientific achievements of the Mars Perseverance mission, understanding how it expands our knowledge of Mars and paves the way for future missions.
Select References: Balaram et al. (2018). Mars Helicopter Technology Demonstrator. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics mars.nasa.gov/technology/helicopter
Hello, Outschoolers! My name is John and I have been a scientist and educator for over 15 years. I hold a Bachelor of Science (Honors in Biology), Master of Applied Sciences, and a Ph.D. in biology. Over my BSc, MSc and PhD I have designed and...
Group Class
$21
per classMeets once
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-10 learners per class
