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In this free simulation game from NASA, you assume the exciting role of an astronaut. Returning from a research expedition, you witness a meteorite impact that cripples the life support capability of the settlement. With precious minutes ticking away, you and your team must repair and replace equipment in order to restore the oxygen production to the settlement. Moonbase Alpha

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	ARKive has 10 free online games like Tripwire of Terror where you try and stop a male spider from getting eaten by the much larger female.

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Student Science Contests - Academic Competitions

INSPIRE

Description: Interdisciplinary National Science Program Incorporating Research Experience, or INSPIRE, through an online learning community. INSPIRE is designed to encourage students in ninth through 12th grades to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

Open to: U.S. high school students

Sponsored by: NASA

Enter by: June 30

INSPIRE

Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology

Description: Research competition for high school students.

Open to: United States

Sponsored by: Siemens

Enter by: Annual

2010 Siemens Competition

NASA/NSS Space Settlement Contest

Description: Students develop space settlement designs and related materials.