Discover the universe, build rockets, and learn the secrets of the cosmos with the ultimate space adventure guide for young cadets.
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the brand-new Astronaut Passport (Pasaporte de Astronauta), an interactive and educational initiative designed to ignite a passion for space exploration, science, and technology in children and families.
Created as a companion guide for future space travelers, this passport invites young cadets to embark on an unforgettable journey through our solar system and beyond. By participating in a series of specially designed workshops and immersive shows, children can complete missions, earn official stamps, and ultimately claim their reward as certified space explorers.
Here is a detailed look at the exciting missions and workshops that await our young astronauts:
Part 1: Immersive Shows & Fundamental Space Concepts
The first half of the passport guides cadets through a series of captivating visual experiences and foundational workshops that explain how our immediate cosmic neighborhood works.
1. Show: Journey Through the Solar System (Viaje por el Sistema Solar)
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Mission 1: Young cadets will blast off on a visual voyage across the cosmos. They will travel past rocky planets, gaze at the immense gas giants, discover hidden dwarf planets, and follow the icy trails of comets. This immersive show provides a breathtaking overview of the celestial bodies that share our corner of the galaxy.
2. Show: Astronauts and Exoplanets (Astronautas y Exoplanetas)
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Mission 2: What is it really like to live and work in space? In this session, children explore the daily lives of astronauts in orbit and look far beyond our solar system to discover exoplanets—mysterious worlds orbiting distant stars that could potentially harbor life.
3. Workshop: Eclipses and Lunar Phases (Eclipses y Fases Lunares)
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The Challenge: Understanding the dance of the cosmos. In this hands-on workshop, participants will build a three-body tellurion (a mechanical model of the Earth, Moon, and Sun). Through this interactive tool, they will visually grasp how the movement of these bodies creates day and night, the changing phases of the Moon, and the spectacular phenomena of solar and lunar eclipses.
4. Workshop: Constellation Laboratory (Laboratorio de Constelaciones)
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The Challenge: Mapping the night sky. Cadets will learn to identify major stellar patterns and dive into the fascinating mythological legends behind them. As a practical project, they will build their own custom constellation models while learning about the immense distances between stars.
Part 2: Space Engineering & Practical Science
The second half of the passport challenges cadets to step into the shoes of real aerospace engineers and scientists, focusing on technology, rocket building, and space mission design.
5. Space Rockets (Cohetes Espaciales)
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The Challenge: Build your own rocket! Cadets will dive into the core physics of space travel. Using 3D models, they will learn about the fundamental principles of action and reaction (Newton’s third law) that aerospace agencies like ESA use to launch massive payloads into orbit.
6. Space Laboratory (Laboratorio Espacial)
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The Challenge: Working in a cleanroom simulator. In this laboratory workshop, children get to experiment with simulated space samples. They will be introduced to the rigorous scientific method used by real astronauts aboard the International Space Station to conduct groundbreaking research in microgravity.
7. Space Engineers (Ingenieros Espaciales)
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The Challenge: Design your own space mission. Being an engineer isn’t just about building; it’s about planning. In this advanced workshop, cadets must design a viable space mission from scratch. They will have to balance power constraints, select the right scientific instruments, and define clear research goals to ensure mission success.
8. The Ultimate Stamp: Complete the Journey
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The Final Step: To earn the final stamp and unlock their well-deserved prize, cadets can visit the Museo Audiovisual de Brunete, join our official Space Camp (Campamento Espacial), or visit the Museo Lunar alongside their school class.
Join the Mission!
The Astronaut Passport is more than just a piece of paper—it is an interactive educational tool that bridges the gap between complex science and playful learning. By completing these workshops, families and school groups will foster critical thinking, teamwork, and a lifelong curiosity for STEM fields.
Are you ready to collect all the stamps and claim your prize? Scan the official QR codes on the passport or visit AstronautaLiLi.com, MuseoLunar.com, and MuseoAudiovisual.com to check the upcoming schedule and book your family’s next interstellar adventure!
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