In the Heat of the Moment: Space Capsules
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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Free, Parking $15
An astronaut is hurtling towards the Earth in a space capsule at tremendous speeds. We need you to design a heat shield to keep him cool from the heat of re-entry in our April design challenge.
Making STEM Magic is a new program that introduces young visitors to engineering in a fun and creative way. Learn by doing. Design, build, and test a prototype that solves a given challenge. Every month we'll explore a new theme and introduce a new problem to be solved, so come back each month to accept the challenge and learn to think like an engineer.
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