Onsite Boosters
Thermal Imaging Camera
Experiment with a thermal imaging camera to see yourself in infrared. Learn how temperature is conveyed through color and how this technology helps scientists locate ice on the Moon.
Mission Space Board Game
Become a scientist or engineer as you design a spacecraft in this interactive board game. Collaborate with others to complete a space mission and tackle the challenges of spacecraft development.
Makey Makey Banana Piano
Turn bananas into a “Banana Piano” using a Make Makey keyboard emulator. Learn about coding, electricity, and the importance of clean rooms in ensuring spacecraft electronics function properly.
Telescope Filters
Use red and blue filters to view your drawings and learn how space artists use color as information. Explore Moon and nebula images taken with filters to see how stories about the universe are revealed.
Star Formation
Model the process of star formation! Just add gravity to your nebula, by energizing ping pongs with a hair dryer. Race the clock to gather enough material to form a star!
3D Moon Vision
Discover Moon geology with stunning LRO satellite images. Learn how 3D images are created by combining colors and explore how mission control uses this technology to choose safe landing sites for lunar robots
Offsite Boosters
Spectroscopy Carousel
Explore the glowing colors of electrified gas tubes and use special glasses to view each element’s unique spectrum. Discover how scientists identify elements on the Moon and across the universe through these mesmerizing light displays!
Nebula Spin Art
Create stunning “Hubble views” by adding tempera paints to construction paper in a salad spinner. Spin your way to cosmic art while learning how colors tell stories about the invisible wonders robots can see on the Moon and beyond.
Design Build Test
Assemble your own foam block spacecraft, choose the best tools and sensors, and put your design to the test using tabletop shakers and spinners. Discover how spacecraft are engineered to survive the challenges of spaceflight!
Botleys
Students will program Botley robots to tackle pathways or navigate obstacle courses, fostering creativity and problem-solving in a fun, hands-on activity. Perfect for inspiring young innovators!