An entire generation came of age with the indescribable awe of landing on the Moon -- and the ensuing Golden Age of Space has changed our world forever for the better. More than 50 years later, wht is the next step for humankind? A second golden age of space has quietly dawned on us, with new hope for humanity as a spacefaring species.
In the quest to make human spaceflight accessible within a decade, not a century, and ultimately affordable to ordinary citizens, leading innovators, entrepreneurs, engineers, and daredevils are locked in a race into the unknown. From self-assembling habitats, commercial space stations, launching rockets without fuel to building the Lunar Gateway to deep space, history is in the making as we speak.
Space: The New Frontier captures a time as epic as the Giant Screen, and as real as our present moment. Come aboard: life on earth or in space will not be the same again.
Discussion Guide
Simple conversational prompts to guide students’ reflection
E-worksheet
Printable worksheet to reinforce student’s learning
Content for Every Level
Primary Science
Secondary Science
Adaptive Thinking
Encourages students to think about the challenges of designing a multistage vehicle capable of carrying several human beings and equipment to the Moon and return back to the Earth in a safe manner. How would a Moonbase be built based on our current technology using the indigenous materials found on the moon?
Communication, Collaboration and Information Skills
The journey to the moon and the building of a moonbase will take months or even years to complete. Students will explore the challenge astronauts face during long-duration missions, considering how effective communication and collaboration are essential for maintaining harmony in close quarters. They will reflect on the qualities needed for team selection, such as emotional resilience and strong interpersonal skills, and discuss strategies to manage isolation and maintain connection with loved ones back on Earth.