Thermal engineering for space

This animation shows the three key methods of heat transfer and how thermal engineers make use of and control them to protect spacecraft in the extreme temperatures of space.

Complete the worksheet to check your understanding of heat transfer and perform your own experiment to make space blankets and test their properties.
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