Programs

Richard Garriott plans to hold several conversations with Challenger Learning Centers via downlinks while in space. The events will be broadcast live on the internet and open to the general public.

Live Downlinks with Richard Garriott

12:30pm ET Thursday, October 16th
11:30am ET Friday, October 17th
12:30pm ET Monday, October 20th

 

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Video Downlink Questions

Ardmore Elementary, Springdale, MD

1. Is living in space different from living on earth?  Nicole H.
2. What are you looking for in space?  Tatiana M.
3. What is it like living in space where it is cold?  Natalie H.

Hunter Woods Elementary School for the Arts & Sciences, Reston, VA

1. In playing the football in space challenge, how will you compensate for your players lack of ability to gain momentum? Jack L.
2. Are there any signs of a magnetic field in space? If so, what are these signs? Cassie
3. How long will it take to grow crystals in space and will they be fragile or firm? Jessica

Challenger Learning Centers

1. I am 12 years old, and when your father flew on Skylab in 1973 you were also 12. Did you get to speak with your dad while he was in space? Sarah N. (Brownsburg, IN)
2. How hard is it to eat in space? Alex L. (Woodstock, IL)
3. What does the Earth look like from space? Luke G. (Paramus, NJ)
4. Do you think that someday we will live in space? Hannah D. (Brownsburg, IN)
5. Are you ever concerned about space debris hitting the ISS, such as meteoroids and asteroids? Kevin (Woodstock, IL)
6. Will you make a new game about space?" – Michael P. (Suffern, NY)

Back Up Questions

1. Is there another planet on which humans can live?  Hannah (Ardmore)
2. On Earth, salt crystals are usually formed in a cubic shape. Do you think crystals will form in that shape in space? Do you think a full crystal will form at all according to the change in gravity conditions? Joya (Hunter)
3. When you are looking down on the Earth can you see it moving (spinning on its axis) or is it too slow? Kira T. (Paramus, NJ)
4. What does space look like? - Beth P. (Suffern, NY)
5. Let us say that if you put a tiny ball in a glass of water when it rises, does it end up on top of the water or in the middle?  Does the material or the size matter in this question? Srijith (Hunter)
6. On land you can’t hold water, it will dribble down your fingers. In space can you hold/morph water? How and why? Gabriela (Hunter)
7. What if you run out of oxygen?  How and where do you store extra?  Ashley B. (Ardmore)
8. What are the exact degrees of the sun?  Reniece B. (Ardmore)
   

Amateur Radio Downlink Questions

Event 1

Howard B. Owens Science Center's Challenger Center Lanham, Maryland
Challenger Learning Center of Columbia, Columbia, South Carolina
Verizon Challenger Learning Center at MOSI, Tampa, Florida
Brownsburg Challenger Learning Center, Brownsburg, Indiana

My name is Ali. Did you have any fear(s) before going in space?  Over.

My name is Goler. From photos and observations of Antarctica from space, what natural and human-made changes are evident? Over.

My name is Destiny. When you are sleepy, how do you get in bed? Over.

My name is Sarah. Your father, Dr. Owen Garriott, spent 59 days in space on Skylab in 1973. What are some of the similarities and differences between Skylab and the International Space Station?? Over.

My name is Mark. What do you think is the most challenging aspect of living in space? Over.

My name is Patrick. I just recently learned about Supernovas in school.  In space to keep your eyes from burning, do you have to wear glasses to look at stars because you are closer to them and there is no atmosphere? Over.

My name is Maya. How many years or months can you live on the ISS? Over.

My name is Rachael. How will your experience of going to the International Space Station help you in your career as a computer game designer?    Over.

My name is Nicholas. Does it take a while to get accustomed to weightlessness? Over.

My name is Tyberius. With your deep-water diving experience how was your training different for you to prepare for your trip into space? Over.

My name is Alexsia. What would happen if there were a hole in the ISS? Over.

My name is Justin. How do birds adapt to microgravity, and how fast? Could they fly?  Over.

My name is Marika. How does your perception of time change (if any) while you are in space? Over.

My name is Jane. Your father observed space spiders Arabella and Anita weave webs.  Could their web-art create ideas for your space art project this week? Over.

My name is Rickia. How do you take a bath on the ISS? Over.

My name is Abigail. How hard did you have to work to get where you are now? Over.

My name is Brittany. I heard you turn your home into a haunted house. Do you think you would possibly turn the space shuttle into a haunted space station? How would you? Over.

Amateur Radio Downlink Questions

Event 2

Indianapolis Challenger Learning Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
Challenger Learning Center at Paducah, Paducah, Kentucky
Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri

My name is Blair. Does underwater training accurately simulate working in space? Over.

My name is Ashley. What kinds and types of machinery do you use in space?  Over.

My name is Qareem.  Do you work with a partner in space? If so, how do you work together?  Over.

My name is Brianna.  Does an astronaut’s physical fitness need to be similar to that of a professional athlete?    Over.

My name is Jennie. What was the take off like?  Over.

Our names are Kayla and Brennan.  How can you tell when a day passes in space?  Over.

My name is Blair. Does a candidate have to have a college degree to be an astronaut? Over.

My name is Davion. What kind of experiments do you do?  Over.

My name is Alexandria.  What do you do all day in space? Over.

My name is Brianna. Do astronauts generally use HAM radios to communicate in space? Over.

My name is Skylerann. What made you want to go to the International Space Station and talk to students in the USA? Over.

My name is Tayleur.  What do you like most about space?  Over.

My name is Heather. Does your gaming background & experience help with your Space Station tasks? Over.

My name is Courtney. How do you get reception in outer space for making phone calls and communicating with NASA? Over.

My name is Hayden.  What does it feel like to float in space? Over.

Event Presentations

ARISS Event 1 PowerPoint (8 MB)

ARISS Event 2 PowerPoint (2 MB)