• Reading Levels 3 - 5

Could we create a second Earth?

As populations grow, some point to one radical answer: move to another planet. Mars is the obvious choice - but could Venus provide us with a better life? This excellent thought experiment from Kurzgesagt puts the idea to the test. MORE VIDEOS OF THE DAY Activities Doomsday is coming! Imagine humans have to evacuate Earth. In pairs, come up with a design for a spacecraft that could keep whole cities of people safe, fed and entertained in space.Draw a timeline, with illustrations, that displays the key events and figures in the history of space exploration. Add a section at the end for planned future missions.

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