An e-Mission is an exciting simulated mission delivered through live video conferencing and dedicated web pages. Students in a classroom anywhere in the world and the Flight Directors at the National Space Centre’s e-Mission Control can link up using the latest video conferencing and Internet technology. e-Missions provide the excitement of the mission scenario to inspire students and encourage the use of new technology in education.

Curriculum Links

The e-Mission materials and scenario link to the national curriculum in the following subject areas:

• Science - Physical science, scientific process, ideas and evidence and Maths.
• Maths - Graphical analysis, plotting data, map coordinates.
• Citizenship - Working responsibly and cooperatively, humanitarian needs of a population.
• Geography - Natural disasters and effects on populations, mapping positions.
• English Language - Communication, reporting research.

Click here to visit the dedicated e-missions website.