June 8, 2009

ROCKET SCIENCE 101 

Expand your NASTAR Center space training experience by learning the basics of rocket science!

Prepare yourself for a comprehensive overview and remarkable personal accounts on how rockets work and the factors Astronauts encounter prior and during spaceflight, as only five-time NASA Space Shuttle crew member and space walker, Dr. Jeff Hoffman, can illustrate.

This add-on module was developed by the International Space University, the world’s premiere space education institution, and proceeds the NASTAR Center’s one and two-day hands-on space flight programs designed to train and educate the next generation commercial spaceflight passengers.

This half-day program includes:

This half-day program includes:

  • Rocket propulsion and space travel for space tourists (understanding why it’s hard to get to orbit)
  • How astronauts prepare for space flight
  • Environmental control and life support systems for humans in space
  • Safety and human space flight
  • Impact of space tourism on space exploration
  • How to look at the Earth from space
  • Unique opportunity to talk with an astronaut about the personal experience of space flight


Dates: Typically offered one day before The NASTARSM Center Space Flight Training Programs. Space flight training dates available on www.GOnastarcenter.com.

Program Duration: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Program Venue: National AeroSpace Training and Research Center

125 James Way
Southampton, PA 18966
Tel: 866-482-0933 | 215-355-9100
Fax: 215-357-4000
Program Price: $1,495 per participant.

Restrictions: Max. 18 people per class.

How to Book: Contact Brienna Henwood, Director of Commercial Business at The NASTARSM Center to reserve your spot in the next upcoming course! Call 1-215-355-9100 x1504 or email bhenwood@nastarcenter.com today.

New Programs: Be on the lookout for other courses that will soon be offered!