8^th Grade Space Flight Research Report

Requirements                  DUE DATE November 1, 2011

3-4 page report

Single Spaced

12 pt font (Times New Roman)

1. Choose one spacecraft/satellite from each era. (3 total)
2. What country or countries were responsible for the spacecraft/satellite.
3. Describe the spacecraft/satellite/probe and its launch vehicle
4. Describe its mission and whether the mission was accomplished or is still active.

Early Era                    Mid-Years                              Present

Luna 1                          Voyagers                                  Magellan

Sputnik                         Space Shuttle (1980’s)             Galileo

Mariner                        Mir Space Station                     Cassini

Apollo                         SkyLab Space Station (1970)    International Space Station

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