In what has become a spring break staple, NASA’s Moon 2 Mars festival in Houston continues to provide an educational and engaging experience for all ages.
For kids, there are great opportunities to explore like the STEM ZONE tent, which features hand-on activities that promote science, technology, and engineering initiatives that have become immensely popular in K-12 education. Robotics courses are also becoming popular at the high school level, and the interactive robotics games were another highlight to check out. For smaller kids, they can color their own rocket, scan it into a computer, and see a blast-off animation of it.
The outside area is intimate but spacious enough to enjoy live music. On March 15, alternative rock icons Third Eye Blind will perform, and on March 22 the Revivalists will headline .Last year’s musical headliner was emo /pop- rock act All-American Rejects. With the weather in Houston finally being nice enough, it would benefit to have more exhibits outside on display outside of the events in tents.
The Lunar Terrain Vehicles (LTV) , fresh off its display at the Houston Autoboative show, can also be viewed. According to NASA, the LTVs are meant for “human mobility on the lunar surface is crucial for enhancing scientific discovery on each mission and preparing for planetary mobility on Mars.”
Overall, this indoor/ outdoor festival is a great way to beat the conventional spring break activities.
By MIKE DAMANTE
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