You are on a desperate mission to save a crew that is stuck in orbit near Saturn. Your challenges include escaping from earth’s gravity, navigating to the planet Saturn, docking with the stray spacecraft and getting back to earth safely again with the rescued crew.
Are you up for the job?
Format: 8 page downloadable .PDF file (check out the image for an overview of the pages).
Contents: Tutorial, worksheet and worked solution.
Topics covered:
- Math Scenario 1: Escaping from Earth’s Gravity
- Math Scenario 2: Gravity Assist
- Math Scenario 3: Aerobraking
- Math Scenario 4: Radiation Exposure on the International Space Station
- Real Life Example: Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
Curriculum Codes: ACMNA270 | ACMNA188 | ACMEM015 | ACMMM163 | ACMNA180
