Synopsis:

Building a space launch vehicle is one of the most complex engineering tasks imaginable: Over a million parts must come together and work perfectly under extremely severe conditions. How do you go about building something like this? What are some of the tools and strategies engineers use? And just what is "Systems Engineering?" Go on location with six engineers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in this latest in our series of programs about the Ares Projects.
Running time 7:44 minutes.

Algebra in the Real World Activity:

Virtual Rocketry
Subject: Algebra
Topics: Linear equations; Circles
Grades: 9 - 12

Science & Technology Activity:

Describing Systems
Subject: Engineering
Topics: Systems
Grades: 9 – 12

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