Resources by European Space Agency (ESA)

During the Eneide Mission in 2005, ESA astronaut Roberto Vittori was filmed conducting demonstrations designed to explore the different structures, states and properties of matter - the topic of the third lesson.

During the Eneide Mission in 2005, ESA astronaut Roberto Vittori was filmed conducting demonstrations designed to explore the different structures, states and properties of matter - the topic of the third lesson.

This DVD lesson takes a look at aspects of robotics in novel environments which compliment the traditional laboratory or classroom environment. Practical demonstrations performed in space and on Earth introudce and explain several aspects of robotics, specifically robotic movement mechanics, sensors, programming...

Rastreador de Entrenamiento de Misión X (Español)

Reduced gravity, low fat

As astronauts travel to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, the need for nutritionally balanced meals becomes even more important for space missions. The amount of fat inside food packaged for spaceflight is analysed by researchers before the food is sent into space.

In this lesson, students will discover the fat...

Registo de Treino da Missão X (Português)

Robotic Arm - Become a space engineer for a day

In this set of two activities pupils will learn about the different functions of bones and muscles, such as the humerus, ulna and metacarpals and understand how the human arm works. They are given the opportunity to use their own ideas to build and test a model robotic arm, with a full understanding of why robotic...