STEAM Learning-
How rockets work
Having a basic understanding of how rockets work allows you to dream what is possible. Aerospace engineering utilises all the subjects of STEAM education which includes, science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics, all play a major role in making what was impossible, now possible.
At Pacific Learners we promote STEAM learning, and have a dedicated STEAM Resource page which brings together all our STEAM content in one place.
This video gives you a very basic understanding of how a rocket works, and how it can blast off into space.
The Aerospace industry is an exciting and rewarding space to work in, and covers areas like spacecraft, military airplanes, launch vehicles, satellites and rockets, only to name a few. The global Aerospace industry is valued in excess of $298 billion, the market is expected to grow to $430.9 billion by 2025.
So what kind of jobs could you apply for within the Aerospace industry?
5 cool jobs within the Aerospace Industry
- Military Aerospace Engineer – Keeping the military up to date and relevant by developing new technologies
- Mechanical Engineer – Design, research and build parts for planes, missiles, spacecraft and more
- Mission and Payload Specialists – Mission specialists carry out critical work on a space stations, carry out experiments and collect data
- Radar Systems Engineer – Develop systems to detect and target objects and potential threats
- Aircraft / Spacecraft Designer – Developing and designing aircraft for commercial travel as well as space flights