NASA Engineers test our the Mars Pathfinder's airbag landing system

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Soft Landing Challenge

Patrons use craft sticks, balloons, and rubber bands to design an airbag system that can safely land a dropped egg.

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Soft Landing Challenge

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Patrons use craft sticks, balloons, and rubber bands to design an airbag system that can safely land a dropped egg.

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40 minutes to 1 hour

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10-20 minutes

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Hints for uses in your library	Introduce the activity by showing the challenge video. If you have time, show the engineering profile video as well! The engineering profile video provides kids with a real-world connection for the hands-on challenge they are doing.
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