Welcome to Launch Day.

The Space Shuttle is preparing for final countdown and you will be mission control.  Your teacher will give you and your team an assignment.  Your mission is to research your roll using the links provided on your team's page.  You have 15 minutes to get ready to help the shuttle reach orbit.  Good luck.

              Teams:

Launch Director

Altitude Team

Booster Control Team

Distance Team

Emergency Abort Team

Main Engine Control Team

External Tank Control Team

Velocity Team

Spaceflight Meteorology Group

Public Relations Officer

 

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