Comet Chase at the Guiana Space Centre

Comets & Tails Adventure Pack

High above the launch pads in Kourou, icy objects are streaking across the tracking screens.

Comet paths are miscalculated. Tail formations are out of sequence. Data from deep space is fragmenting near perihelion. Ari Raider has detected a disruption in the comet archive, and if the orbital models are not restored, scientists could lose vital clues about some of the oldest objects in our solar system.

In Comet Chase at the Guiana Space Centre, students launch aboard the Tailwind Scout Skiff and enter a high-stakes space science mission. By exploring what comets are made of, how their glowing tails form near the Sun, and how distant regions like the Oort Cloud send icy visitors toward Earth, explorers must rebuild the orbit system and decode the science of meteor showers.

This adventure blends astronomy, physics, and cosmic discovery with story-driven exploration.

About This Adventure Pack

Comet Chase at the Guiana Space Centre is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online adventure.

Students can complete the Comet Chase at the Guiana Space Centre adventure online for free, including access to free printable trading cards that match this experience. The online adventure delivers the full learning and story-driven mission without requiring a physical kit.

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For families or classrooms that want to extend the experience, this Adventure Pack adds collectible cards and hands-on components that bring the comet mission into the physical world.

The learning experience is the same whether students use the physical pack or not. The pack simply adds a tactile, collectible layer to the adventure.

What This Adventure Covers

Each Comet Chase at the Guiana Space Centre Adventure Pack explores core comet concepts, including:

• Comet – An icy object that orbits the Sun and can develop a glowing tail
• Nucleus – The solid, icy center of a comet
• Coma – The glowing cloud of gas and dust surrounding a comet’s nucleus
• Tail – The stream of gas and dust that trails behind a comet near the Sun
• Ice and Dust – The frozen gases and rocky particles that make up a comet
• Orbit – The curved path an object follows around the Sun
• Perihelion – The point in an orbit when an object is closest to the Sun
• Oort Cloud – A distant region of icy objects far beyond the outer planets
• Meteor Shower – A display of streaks of light caused by Earth passing through debris left by a comet

Each topic appears naturally within the adventure and is required to move the story forward, reinforcing understanding through modeling and exploration rather than memorization.

What’s Inside the Pack

• Adventure-Filled Field Pack (6×9 Adventure Pouch)
• Adventure Mission Card
• Interactive Online Adventure
• Knowledge Card Pack
• Mystery Dig Kit
• Dig Stick Tool
• Cleaning Wipe
• Mystery Collectible Specimen (Gemlet)
• Gemlet Storage Container
• Excavating Adventures Sticker

Why Kids Love It

Tracking icy space travelers, watching glowing comet tails form, solving orbital challenges, and uncovering a real mystery specimen makes astronomy feel thrilling and dynamic.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Comet Chase at the Guiana Space Centre supports elementary Earth and space science standards through clear explanations of orbital motion, comet structure, and meteor showers. The adventure encourages scientific modeling, observation skills, and curiosity about the origins of our solar system.

The adventure works for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning — with or without the physical pack.

Free Adventure Option

Comet Chase at the Guiana Space Centre is also available online for free, including free printable trading cards that align directly with this adventure. No purchase is required to participate.

This reflects our mission at Excavating Adventures: to make engaging, story-driven adventures accessible to everyone.

👉 Explore the free Comet Chase at the Guiana Space Centre adventure here:
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