As fifth graders learn more about aerospace engineering, they are focusing specifically on each of the planets that an aerospace engineer could design a spacecraft for. Since each planet has distinguishing features, a spacecraft suited for Venus would not be as ideal to travel on Jupiter. That's because Venus' atmosphere is MUCH thicker than Jupiter's! And that's just one reason why!
Fifth graders are considering the special features of each planet/celestial body including (but not limited to):
Fifth graders are considering the special features of each planet/celestial body including (but not limited to):
- Overall Size
- Distance from Earth
- Surface Material
- Temperature
- Atmospheric Conditions