Liftoff

Available Options:

Edition:

Click to enlarge

Details:

Type: Win/Mac CD-ROM
Win OS: 95,98,2000,Me, Windows NT 4 (Service Pack 3), Windows XP or Vista
Mac OS: Mac OS 8.1 or higher (Classic Mode), OSX-HTML school version only
Ages: 9 and up
Grade: 4 and up

Overview

Experience the excitement of space! Liftoff is a set of three compelling, hands-on space adventures. Learn about the history and future of space exploration. Take a virtual tour of the space shuttle. And train to fly a shuttle in the astronaut-training simulator. Liftoff is Part 1 of the Space Simulation Series.

HISTORY OF SPACE EXPLORATION

An overview of the history of space exploration--from the first rockets to the International Space Station and beyond
Meet some of the people who led the way into space
Find out about Canada's role in space exploration
Discover some of the benefits of the space program right here on Earth
Learn about space careers and space imaging
Timeline extending from the 17th century to 2014

VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE

Take a guided tour through the world's first reusable space vehicle
Learn about the shuttle's many parts and how they work together
View hundreds of photos, videos, and 3D animations of the shuttle in action
Try out a number of engaging, hands-on activities

ASTRONAUT TRAINING

In the Launch Simulator, train to launch the space shuttle and take it into orbit
As the shuttle commander, the success of the mission depends on you--are you up to the challenge?
Talk to Mission Control, solve problems, and deal with emergencies
Feel the power of the launch!
In the 3D Crew Area, roam in weightlessness through the shuttle's flight deck and crew compartment

Minimum System Requirements:

Windows:

32MB or more of installed RAM
Pentium II or better processor
Web Browser -- One of the following
- Netscape 4.0 or greater
- Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater
- AOL 4.0 or greater
16-bit color monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution
Windows 95,98,2000,Me, Windows NT 4 (Service Pack 3), Windows XP or Vista
Sound Card
Headphones or external speakers recommended
8x CD-ROM or faster recommended

Mac:

32MB or more of installed RAM
Power Macintosh Power PC processor
Web Browser -- One of the following
- Netscape 4.0 or greater
- Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater
- AOL 4.0 or greater
16-bit color monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution
Mac OS 8.1 or later (Classic Mode)
Sound Card
Headphones or external speakers recommended
8x CD-ROM or faster recommended