This composite photo shows Saturn and four of its moons.
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What planet or moon is currently the target of a space mission and why?
Use library resources and the Internet to research an ongoing space mission to one of the planets or moons discussed in this chapter. Create a poster that details the goals, timeline, findings, and current status of the mission. Use a diagram of the solar system to chart the path of the spacecraft. Present your poster to the class, and then provide status updates on the mission by posting to your class blog.
How do science concepts apply to your world? Here are some questions you'll be able to answer after you read this chapter.
How does a spacesuit work? (Section 25.1)
Why shouldn't you park a car too close to the ocean's edge? (Section 25.2)
Why isn't Earth covered by craters? (Section 25.3)
Did Mars once have liquid water? (Section 25.3)
Where, besides Earth, is life most likely to occur in our solar system? (Section 25.4)
What lies at the outer edges of the solar system? (Section 25.4)
Why do comets have tails? (page 816)
Are there planets around other stars? (Section 25.5)