How We Make Rockets That Reach the Moon
Join Dr. Roger Billings and the Science Live team as we explore how we make rockets that reach the Moon, featuring NASA’s Artemis II mission — the first crewed return to the Moon in over 50 years!
In this lesson, discover what makes the massive SLS rocket so powerful: its giant solid rocket boosters, liquid hydrogen fuel, and the incredible engineering that lifts millions of pounds into space. You’ll also explore the advanced Orion spacecraft, the groundbreaking laser communication system that beamed HD video from 240,000 miles away, and the record-breaking 252,000-mile journey that took humans farther from Earth than ever before.
Whether you’re a budding space enthusiast, curious about the Artemis program, learning about rocket science, or dreaming of becoming an astronaut, this lesson has something for you. Perfect for students who want to understand the real engineering and technology behind sending rockets — and people — all the way to the Moon and beyond!
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What records will be broken when launched?
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Really enjoyed this weeks lesson! After getting to whitnes the Artemis mission in real time, getting to listen to you explain the science behind it was an incredible experience!
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I got to watch a rocket launch when I visited my grandparents in Georgia.
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Would it be possible to use a gas state fuel for the rockets?
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How would it be realistic to go to mars because mars is 140 million miles away and the moon is only 238,900. It would be very unlikely we go to mars any time soon unless we become more efficient with liquid hydrogen and oxygen and can support a mission that takes six to nine months.
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How do people use the restroom on spaceships when the toilet is broken? Dr. Pajet looked so cool putting her flag on the moon.
Thank you for talking more about the Artemis mission.
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Just signed in to watch; i can’t wait to hear about everything that everyone is talking about!!
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When will the artemis ll be back?
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How big was the rocket that went to the moon?
Which rocket launch was the most exciting to witness?
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