Splash Biography

Ever wondered how far we have come as a country, as a world, and as a species in uncovering the mysteries of outer space? In this class, we will study the history of space exploration and the achievements to date of various countries in the launch of spacecrafts, probes, telescopes, shuttles, space stations and more for the purpose of studying astronomical objects. Students will learn about some of the most groundbreaking missions, the renowned space race, and how data analysis is performed through many techniques, such as spectroscopy. Prepare to have your mind blown!