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GARRIOTT SCIENCE CHALLENGEFrom Star City, Russia

Activities below are subject to change at any time.

Richard Garriott plans to record science demonstrations of basic science principles while on board the International Space Station. His father, NASA Astronaut Dr. Owen Garriott, did many similar activities while on board the NASA Skylab space station in the 1970s. These are activities you can do at home or in your classroom, and they cover a variety of science topics and concepts! 

To learn more about basic science principles of fluid behavior, mechanics, magnetism, particle physics (radiation), crystals and life sciences, try out one of the activities below, and then submit a prediction about what will happen when this activity is done by Richard Garriott in space.

We will post some of our student’s predictions and look ahead to seeing the demonstrations during and after Richard’s flight this October 2008!

Science Challenge Activities


Crystal Growth

Magnetism

Mechanics (Newtonian Physics)

Fluid Behavior

Submit your prediction here

Please read carefully before submitting your video or text prediction. Thanks.

  • If you want to submit a text prediction, there is NO need to upload a video file and media release form.
  • For video prediction, please submit both video file and media release form as described below.
  • Your video file must be QuickTime .mov or Windows Media .wmv format.
  • Before submission, please zip your .mov or wmv video and attached as a zipped (.zip) file, no larger than 10MB.
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  • Videos can no longer than 2 minutes.
  • You must also submit a SIGNED MEDIA RELEASE FORM by your parents or guardian with your video question submission. Download the Media Release Form and submit it as a scanned file above or fax it to: 703.683.7546.
  • Please do not press BACK or RELOAD button after you click Submit button. Please wait for your files to upload as it may take some time to upload your files depending on your Internet connection speed. For example a 15 MB file on a dialup connection can take up to 30 minutes to upload.
  • If you're having difficulties sending your video prediction via this upload form, you can send your video question on a CD or DVD to the following address:

    Challenger Center for Space Science Education
    Attn: Richard Garriott Video Prediction
    1250 North Pitt St,
    Alexandria, VA 22314

Note: Your IP address is 38.103.63.16. We will capture this IP address with submission for security reasons.

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