Welcome to Space Travel 101: Fundamentals of Space Travel! Learning about space travel can be fun and educational. This website brings both of these elements together. The purpose of this site is to explain how space travel is possible and introduce missions that, despite the dangers, have continued to be conducted.
Here, you will learn the essentials of spacecraft and missions:
- Where a spacecraft gets energy
- How a spacecraft moves in space
- How astronauts can survive in space
- How a spacecraft re-enters Earth
- The dangers of space travels
- Different types of missions
- Different types of spacecraft
After you have explored all the topics of space travel, we invite you to our interact section. This section incorporates information from the site to test your knowledge of space travel. We have included games such as crossword puzzles, slide puzzles, word searches, and quizzes!
We hope you enjoy your stay and learn as much as we have.
Life Support
A spacecraft must have the proper materials and environment to support life. Learn what it takes for survival. >> Click for more information
Energy
There are several sources that supply a spacecraft with energy to function. Find out how energy can be stored. >> Click for more information
Launch & Re-entry
Learn about the different tasks astronauts and scientists have to perform in order for a successful launch and re-entry. >> Click for more information
Manned
Throughout history, there have been many "firsts" in space--the first man, woman, space tourist, etc. Learn about these historical missions. >> Click for more information
Dangers
Venturing into space is never without risk. Learn the dangers that astronauts and spacecraft face when they enter space. >> Click for more information
Unmanned
Spacecraft have carried out missions that are too dangerous for humans to accomplish. Learn how and why countries have undertaken these famous missions. >> Click for more information
Spacecraft
Advances in technology have created a variety of scientific spacecraft. Learn about the common types. >> Click for more information