Lunar Lander Simulator
British engineer Iain Sharp created a lunar landing arcade machine to honor the 40th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 mission.
Science
DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
DIY Ion Engine
To get to Mars, we’ll use the same technology as Darth Vader’s TIE fighter — the ion propulsion engine. It uses electricity to produce a stream of charged ions exiting 10 times faster than chemical rocket exhaust.
Map the Chemical Composition of the Moon
Although the moon’s colors are barely visible to the naked eye, this simple digital photography technique makes them obvious.
Rocket Men
Mavericks of the private space industry.
Weather Balloon Space Probes
Sense, signal, and snap photos in the stratosphere.
Listening to Satellites
Tune in to space with a homemade yagi antenna.
Making Your Own Satellites
It’s often said that there’s nothing you can’t make at home, and even the final frontier is not too remote from the hands of a well-equipped group of DIYers. You can build and launch your own satellite for as little as $8,000.
