Synopsis:

SpaceportsWhether you’re talking about privately owned and operated rockets to ferry cargo to low earth orbit, or the customers already in line for the opportunity to weightlessly gaze upon Earth from outer space, the “personal space flight revolution” will bring a new element of infrastructure to our communities: Spaceports.
Running time 11:45 minutes.

Science & Technology Activity:

Engineering Task 1046-B
Subject: Science
Topics: The Nature of Science, Physics
Grades: 6 - 12

Photo Bank:

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Spaceports LaunchpadsBill GutmanSpaceports Shuttle Launch
Mike GriffinSpaceShipOne White KnightAlex Tai
Chuck LauerLeonard DavidPatricia Grace Smith
Rick SearfossDavid GumpSpace Ship One
Space Ship One AstronautHomansHistorical Planes

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