Space Basics – Propulsion

Quick Facts

Space Basics is a series of online lesson materials that will give secondary school students and their teachers insights into key aspects of space exploration. Each lesson explains the basics of a specific space topic and is supported by animations or videos. The lesson also refers to the relevant part of the physics, mathematics, chemistry or biology curriculum for secondary school students.

The ‘Space Basics – Propulsion’ material explains the basics of propulsion. Students and teachers learn more about how rockets work, solid and fuel rockets, thrusters, ion motors, solar sails, magnetic sails and nuclear powered rockets.