DreamUp DreamKits

The STEM-focused experiments are conducted in microgravity to educate students on the unique environment of the Space Station. These three visual experiments will demonstrate differences in fluid behavior on Earth and in microgravity, explore the aerodynamic behavior of different kite shapes on the ISS, and show effects of the vacuum of space on heat transfer. Students across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will participate in ground-based experiments on Earth to gather comparison data with custom-built kits and, in the case of Space Kites, the general public can gather their own data using household materials and instructions provided by DreamUp. This project is in collaboration with the Saudi Space Agency.

Liquid Fireworks

Crew members demonstrate effects of fluid behavior in space by injecting different colored dye and soap into clear containers to create “liquid fireworks” while students recreate the activity on the ground to observe the differences.

Space Kite

Explores the aerodynamic behavior of different shapes of kites in microgravity. A crew member conducts the demonstration and students can analyze images of the results and replicate the investigation at school or home to learn about fluid flow physics.

Heat Transfer

Demonstrates the effects of microgravity on heat transfer using a material that changes color as the temperature changes.