Jasper Loves Science!
Space with Chris
In this episode, Jasper talks to Chris about being an astronaut candidate! In addition to her super science career, Chris is also an accomplished cyclist who has earned national championship medals in track and cyclocross.
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Jasper and Chris discuss space, training to be an astronaut, and how the aerodynamics on track bikes and jets are similar! (Off the air, Jasper also shared some Lego shuttle and rover designs Chris may pass along to the folks at NASA.)
Follow Chris!
Chris is training to become an astronaut. Click the picture to follow all of her adventures underwater, in the sky, and in the gym as she works toward her goal of going to space!
Double Sonic Boom
Chris mentions that the Space Shuttle created a double sonic book when it re-entered the atmosphere. This is a video of that phenomenon.
Disc Wheel Aerodynamics
What is a disc wheel? Here's what they look like. How could this type of wheel be better than one with spokes?
Artemis Mission
Jasper and Chris talked about the Artemis Mission, which you can learn about by clicking on the photo. There will be a base on the moon! Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
