analyze how the role of technology (Galileo’s telescope, Hubble telescope, planetary orbiters, landers/rovers) has contributed to social and scientific change and enlightenment.
create a timeline of key events in space exploration
Much of our knowledge about the solar system is a result of space exploration efforts. These efforts continue to improve our understanding of the solar system.
Much of our information about our galaxy and the universe comes from ground-based observations across the electromagnetic spectrum. Much information about other planets comes from ground-based observations from Earth, but also from landers and orbiting spacecraft.
compare the various types of evidence obtained from the Apollo moon landings and other lunar exploration and how this is used to inform thinking about the moon.
evaluate the probability of travel to nearby solar systems using current spacecraft speeds.