By / Published July 14, 2015
1) Astronauts go on spacewalks for many reasons, such as science experiments, testing equipment and repairing satellites or spacecraft. One demonstration during Family Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 will explain how astronauts train for spacewalks. (NASA photo) [Note: To move to the next image, use the arrows above the photo]
2) Why do astronauts float in orbit? Find answers to this and more questions about living in space as you visit stations throughout the museum. (NASA photo) [Note: To move to the next image, use the arrows above the photo]
3) Learn more about the sport of model rocketry and check out a variety of model rockets and high power rockets during your visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Garry Guthrie) [Note: To move to the next image, use the arrows above the photo]
4) Learn about the mighty moon rocket and make your own Saturn V paper rocket and launch it inside our second hangar! (NASA photo) [Note: To move to the next image, use the arrows above the photo]
5) Confused by the idea of curved time and space and what an orbit really is? See a demonstration that makes it easy to understand! (Wikipedia photo)