Experience the excitement of space!
Liftoff is a set of three compelling, hands-on space adventures. Learn about the history and future of space exploration. Take a virtual tour of the space shuttle. And train to fly a shuttle in the astronaut-training simulator. Liftoff is Part 1 of the Space Simulation Series.
HISTORY OF SPACE EXPLORATION
· An overview of the history of space exploration--from the first rockets to the International Space Station and beyond
· Meet some of the people who led the way into space
· Find out about Canada's role in space exploration
· Discover some of the benefits of the space program right here on Earth
· Learn about space careers and space imaging
· Timeline extending from the 17th century to 2014
VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE
· Take a guided tour through the world's first reusable space vehicle
· Learn about the shuttle's many parts and how they work together
· View hundreds of photos, videos, and 3D animations of the shuttle in action
· Try out a number of engaging, hands-on activities
ASTRONAUT TRAINING
· In the Launch Simulator, train to launch the space shuttle and take it into orbit
· As the shuttle commander, the success of the mission depends on you--are you up to the challenge?
· Talk to Mission Control, solve problems, and deal with emergencies
· Feel the power of the launch!
· In the 3D Crew Area, roam in weightlessness through the shuttle's flight deck and crew compartment
Minimum System Requirements:
Windows:
32MB or more of installed RAM
Pentium II or better processor
Web Browser -- One of the following
- Netscape 4.0 or greater
- Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater
- AOL 4.0 or greater
16-bit color monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution
Windows 95,98,2000,Me, Windows NT 4 (Service Pack 3), or Windows XP
Sound Card
Headphones or external speakers recommended
8x CD-ROM or faster recommended
Mac:
32MB or more of installed RAM
Power Macintosh Power PC processor
Web Browser -- One of the following
- Netscape 4.0 or greater
- Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater
- AOL 4.0 or greater
16-bit color monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution
Mac OS 8.1 or later
Sound Card
Headphones or external speakers recommended
8x CD-ROM or faster recommended
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