We had about 3 hours to enjoy the complex before lunch. We had a chance to ride the Shuttle Launch Experience, which is a simulation of a shuttle launch - including a very bumpy two minutes up to SRB (Solid Rocket Booster) separation. We also watched "Magnificent Desolation" at the IMAX theater (http://www.imax.com/magnificentdesolation/) and visited the gift shop.
After lunch, we attended a demonstration by the NASA Education Specialists, which included some fun with liquid nitrogen, a propane torch, and a Space Shuttle style sleeping bag. Crissy had the opportunity to demonstrate it for the group.
We also attended a "Career Panel" discussion about education and experience paths leading to a NASA career. The event was web-casted and included some questions from participating schools via email. Following that event, we loaded the buses for a trip to the Astronaut Hall of Fame (http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/astronaut-hall-of-fame.aspx). The visit included "Science on a Sphere," which was giant, TV-like sphere that I am unable to describe. You may want to visit the website listed above. It was really cool.
After dinner this evening, Crissy and Libby were presented with certificates and medals for presenting our team's investigation.
Tomorrow, we travel back to Jackson... and a forecast of highs in the upper 40's... uhg.
It truly has been a wonderful experience for our kids and we are all very proud of the work done by everybody on the Parkside Robotics Team (including Tim, Evan, and Devon).
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