Lesson 1: Core Python

Welcome to Month 1! We are starting with the basics of Python to prepare for our mission.

The Mission Task

Your team needs to create a program that gathers data from the Astro Pi sensors and camera to calculate the speed of the ISS. Today, we will practice the basic Python building blocks you'll need.

Key Concepts

Variables

Used to store data like speed, time, or sensor readings.

Loops

Repeat a block of code multiple times (e.g., taking photos every few seconds).

Conditionals

Make decisions in your code (e.g., if speed is too high, do something).