Butterflies in Space

The students with Mrs. J Patel in grade 5th will participate in the investigation “Butterflies in Space”

Launched to the International Space Station aboard NASA’s mission STS-129 this experiment investigates the ability of “Painted Lady Butterflies” (Vanessa cardui) to “pupate” in microgravity. This activity supports the research of the Butterfly Pavilion at Westminster, Colorado and engages students in analysis of photos of the butterflies from egg to emergence in both the space-based and ground control experiments.