Space Mission Control
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About this activity
Space Mission Control is a browser simulation where middle schoolers act as flight controller for a crewed Earth-Moon mission, using math and physics decisions to manage fuel, power, oxygen and crew safety.
Who is Space Mission Control for?
Designed for middle-school science students, this suits those already familiar with basic ratios and percentages who are applying that math to a realistic, decision-heavy mission scenario rather than meeting the concepts for the first time.
What does Space Mission Control teach, and how?
Students choose a difficulty level and a lunar mission profile, then guide a spacecraft through phases such as launch, lunar operations and return, making calculations and choices that affect propellant, power, oxygen, heat and crew health. A dashboard shows mission time, distance, velocity and a running score, with an event log tracking decisions and emergencies as they occur.
How is success measured in Space Mission Control?
The app tracks a running Mission Score along with a Flight Record and Badge Collection, visible on the dashboard as students play. Specific scoring breakdowns or end-of-run summaries are described in visible labels but their exact content is not fully shown.
How long does Space Mission Control take, and what does it need?
A mission can be saved and resumed partway through, and the app includes a sound toggle, suggesting it works with or without audio. No specific time limit, keyboard requirement or need for a partner is stated in the visible text.