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The Science of Flight on Mars

Defined STEM - The Science of Flight on Mars

Objective :
Students will explore the scientific differences between getting objects to fly on Earth versus Mars.
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Video : Flying on Mars
To fly around on the surface of Mars, a traditional aircraft would need to travel at speeds of over 250 MPH just to stay aloft in the very thin atmosphere. Taking off and landing on the rocky terrain for sample inspection and gathering would be nearly impossible. So what’s one solution? Check this out.
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