Did you know Python’s one of the most commonly used programming languages for processing space data? Learn about how messages are transmitted in space and discover how tech will take humanity through the galaxy. The next giant leap for mankind could start with you!
KEEPIN’ IT SHORT & SNAPPY
- See how space communication works and transmit your own messages
- Learn about gravitational force and prototype an application
- Code a Mars Rover simulator to explore life on Mars
- Required to have taken Puzzle Out with Python Programming first
3..2..1 Blast off!
Before we set foot in space ourselves, we’ve got to learn all that we can about these extraterrestrial terrains (and possible aliens) – with the help of satellites, and rovers.
Discover how messages are transmitted in space through radio waves and learn how to transmit and decode your own messages with code.
Build a Data Conversion GUI Application
Then, see the effects of gravitational force in the solar system and prototype a programme that will allow you to calculate your weight on different planets.
Since Python is a text-based programming language, you’ll also learn how to design a Graphic User Interface (GUI) for your code! This’ll come in real handy for others to understand what your code actually does.
Code Your Adventures on Mars with a game & simulation
NASA is on a journey to Mars, with a goal of sending humans to the Red Planet in the 2030s. How crazy is it that we could possibly visit Mars some time within the next 20 years!
The Curiosity rover is in the midst of gathering all sorts of data on Mars for future human explorers as we speak and here’s how you can get a little taste of your own mission to Mars.
Code a game to control where the Curiosity rover moves on Mars, adding in more advanced programming concepts like collision detection.
You’ll also learn how to program a text-based simulation, where users can send commands to the rover and ask it to do specific tasks like drilling to collect test samples.
The only way to discover what lies beyond our home planet is to use programming languages and technology. After all, that’s how we got to the moon back then! Embark on your mission to Mars and discover the world of space exploration with code.
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