Life In Space

Thoughts to Ponder

If you build it, we will come. 

~From the movie "Field of Dreams"

NASA's Incredible Images

Space Settlement Contest

NASA Space Settlement Contest

Students develop space settlement designs and related materials, which are sent to NASA for judgement.  Contest is open to all 11-18 year olds and can be done in teams.  

Space Colony Designers

These links will give you background information you need to design your own space colony.

Space Settlements -  Spreading Life Through our Solar System

Provides background knowledge about human needs in space.

Activities

Translate an Alien Message!

Try your hand at decoding a radio message received from an imaginary alien civilization around another star. 

Build a Lunar Settlement

You'll learn what is needed sustain human life on the moon and you'll build a model lunar settlement that provides all the necessities for healthy and happy human inhabitants.

Build a Moon Habitat

You can be a Moon explorer. Practice by building your own Moon habitat. Pretend you are an astronaut working with your team mates on the Moon to build your new home.

Life In Space Books