In this NASA eClip, learn all about a past lunar lander, Altair. Altair was designed to carry astronauts from Orion to the moon and back. The original design also would have housed the crew while they are on the moon.

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Published on: March 11, 2013

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NASA, Altair, lunar lander, moon, Orion, model, scientists, engineers, science, technology, engineering, NGSS, SEP1, questions, problems, SEP6, explanations, solutions, 3-5 engineering design, David North, NASA, eClips, NIA, Our World, elementary, educati