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post-mission activities

Rendezvous with a Comet™

Edible Comet (Adobe Acrobat document icon257 KB)
Test your knowledge about the parts of a comet as you create a tasty snack.

Voyage to Mars™

Designer Wheels (Adobe Acrobat document icon248 KB)
Different types of wheels work better on different surfaces. Become an engineer as you design wheels for different terrains. Start with a rocky terrain to simulate the surface of Mars.

Return to the Moon™

Lunar Walker (Adobe Acrobat document icon282 KB)
Make your own lunar walker using rubber bands and a thread spool.

Encounter Earth™

Pizza & Cookies (Adobe Acrobat document icon259 KB)
Earth observation missions gather huge amounts of data about our planet, some of which is used to make maps of large areas. Make your own edible maps in this activity. You'll need an adult's help.

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