Programs

Richard Garriott, private space explorer and son of NASA Skylab Astronaut Dr. Owen Garriott flew to the International Space Station in October 2008. When Richard was in space, he recorded video blogs demonstrating science experiments students can do at home or in their classroom. After conducting one of the experiments, students can predict happened when Richard did the experiment in the weightless environment of space.
To learn more about basic science principles of fluid behavior, mechanics, magnetism, momentum and Netwon’s Laws, try out one of the activities below, and then view the video to see what happened when this activity was done by Richard Garriott in space.

Check out some of our student’s predictions

Check out Richard's Video Blog from Space

A new interactive online game lets students to try throwing a football, catching a pass and blocking an opponent in the 1G environment of Earth, the 1/3 gravity of Mars, and the 1/6 gravity of the Moon. The game, developed by partner Red Knight Learning Systems, feature Richard and Ken as the players.

PLAY THE SPORTS IN SPACE GAME!

Science Challenge Activities

Activities below are subject to change at any time.

Science Challenge Activities

Mechanics (Newtonian Physics)

• Sports in Space: Action and Reaction
• How does a Gyroscope work?
• Rotational Inertia
• Conservation of Momentum
• Energy Exchange (Using a Slinky)

Electricity and Magnetism

• How do Magnets work? What is a Compass? Is there Magnetism in space?
• Electrostatic Charge and Planet Formation

Fluid Behavior

• The Shape of Water
• How and Why do Liquids Mix Together?
• What Happens When Ice Melts?

Crystal Growth

• Growing Salt and Sugar Crystals
  

Science Challenge Video Blogs from Space

Richard recorded video blogs discussing basic science principles while on board the International Space Station.

Science Challenge Sports in Space Game

Our new interactive online game lets students to try throwing a football, catching a pass and blocking an opponent in the 1G environment of Earth, the 1/3 gravity of Mars, and the 1/6 gravity of the Moon. The game, developed by partner Red Knight Learning Systems, feature Richard and Ken  Harvey, former NFL player as the players.

PLAY THE SPORTS IN SPACE GAME!