Careers · Space, Aviation & Nature
Astronaut
In space, nothing falls or floats the way it does at home. The science and maths you learn help you understand where you are going and stay safe while you get there.
The 26 headline skills an astronaut is built on. Tap a + node to open the 33 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
Our Solar SystemKnowing the Solar System tells you where you can go and what is out there.ScienceJourney to MarsA trip to Mars is a real goal astronauts train for today.ScienceOrbital MechanicsOrbits are how you circle Earth without falling back down.ScienceUniversal GravitationGravity holds ships in orbit and pulls them toward planets.SciencePushes & PullsA small push moves you a long way when nothing slows you down.ScienceControlling variablesYou keep everything the same except one thing to test it fairly in space.Science
The subjects behind it
Space ExplorationScience
You need to know the planets and moons you might visit.
Space Systems & Earth's HistoryScience
Gravity decides how you move and how your ship stays in orbit.
Forces & MotionScience
Every push in space keeps you moving until something stops you.
MeasurementMathematics
You measure fuel, air, and time down to the last bit.
Scientific InquiryScience
You run careful experiments in space and record what happens.