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Robotics
Robotics
A robot is a programmable machine that gets information from its surroundings and does something physical, such as move or manipulate objects. Robots do work, play, explore, and sense.
Career Corner:
- What is a robotics engineer?
- Under the Microscope: Women in Science Interview
- Robotics engineering careers
- NASA Robotics Engineer-Dr. Ayanna Howard (Video)
- Variety of Engineering Careers
Interesting Videos:
- NAO Robots Thriller Dance (video)
- iRobot Cool Stuff Museum Tour (20 min video)
Distances in Space
Distances in Space
How could you describe outer space? What objects exist in space? What are distances in outer space like? How do astronomers measure distances in outer space? Outer space is filled with vast empty space lacking gravity, and is speckled with stars, planets, nebulas, asteroids, comets, black holes, and even space junk (from Earth)! Objects are very far apart, with the closest natural object to Earth (the moon) approximately 240,000 miles away. The nearest star is 93 million miles away, and some galaxies and stars have been viewed through telescopes over 13 billion light years away!
Career Corner:
- NASA Student Career Corner
- International Space Station Career Profiles
- NASA Technology Career Profiles
- Solar System & Beyond Career Profiles
- Journey to Mars Career Profiles
Interesting Links:
Scholastic Passport to Space
Scholastic Passport to Space
Interactive Games- Mars Mission crew needs help! With these challenges, you will collect fun achievement stamps and earn your passport to space.
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