Basic Shuttle Documentary

Trotter

Hi all,

I have a primary school class of space enthusiasts, having watched Dan Tani doing a live link from the space station this week.

Can anyone tell me where I can find a documentary online thats streamed or downloadable that would give the 6th class kids a basic run through of the shuttle? Im looking for things like; how its launched, how the astronauts prepare just before launch, how re-entry and landing work etc.

I'd be delighted if anyone could point me in the direction of simple documentaries around that topic.

Thanks!

Hauk

Hi Trotter,

I had a quick look around youtube for you.

1 minute 27 seconds documentary on how the Shuttle takes off.

5 minute clip on the origins of the Shuttle

Micro-gravity fun aboard the ISS

I'll add a few more if I find them. Good luck with it.

Hauk

Trotter

Great stuff, thanks a lot.

I'm searching around for a DVD too of shuttle basics.. There's this one.. but it seems a bit "babyish"..

Big Space Shuttle

Laphroaig52

This might be of interest:

http://www.mikemullane.com/VomitComet.htm

It may not be specifically what you are looking for but it is aimed at schools. Also note that it is on VHS and not DVD.

Mullane has a somewhat juvenile sense of humour which children (even big children like me) will always appreciate....

slade_x

The Space Shuttle (1994) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0270655/

came across this list also:

http://turnerclassic.moviesunlimited.com/browse_list.asp?cid=do&dept=Space+Exploration&subdept=Space+Shuttle%2C+The&media=d