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NASA TV

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Purpose: Students monitor the NASA TV Channel and videotape images of Earth or other important events.

NASA TV is a 24-hour channel, distributed by satellite. During the shuttle missions, it is used almost exclusively to show the status of the mission, including scenes of astronauts on board the shuttle, mission control center, and live scenes of Earth from the shuttle's video cameras. It also frequently shows the current shuttle location and orbit track.

One student should monitor the NASA TV channel, so that he or she can videotape scenes of the shuttle flying over Earth or other interesting activities. (This might be the same student(s) who are responsible for the KidSat and Shuttle Status Area.) This student also should notify the classmates when there is something important to watch, such as interviews with the astronauts or even a special KidSat announcement.

The TV should be positioned so that you can see it throughout the SMOC, because it is an important element of setting the climate. Your students feel much more connected with NASA and the excitement of a shuttle mission when NASA TV is on in the background.  If your local cable company does not carry NASA TV, check with your local NASA Education representative to find out how to receive it.

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