Government
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Basics of Space
Flights - This module is the first in a sequence of training modules that pertain to space
flight operations activities. |
Jet Propulsion Laboratory Student Page - This Page was created to serve the
needs of students who are interested in Space Science. |
Just For Kids - Johnson Space Center - This site has great links such as
sending your name to Mars, living in space, and becoming a virtual astronaut. |
NASA Educator
Astronaut Program - Learn about astronaut school, living in space, and the crew here on earth.
You can also nominate your teacher for NASA's educator astronaut program. |
NASA Kids - Here are the answers to everything you wanted to know about space and the solar system, track the location of
space shuttles and stations, or learn about rockets or mapping the earth from space. |
NASA
Quest - This site lets you meet and learn about NASA people and space science. Check out the
Space Team Online, Aerospace Team Online, Solar System Online, and Deep Space Online. |
NASA's Kids Page - This is a fun site from the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration. Play a variety of games and activities, and more interesting facts about space. |
NASA's Observatorium - National Aeronautics and Space Administration site
for Earth and space data with pictures of the Earth, planets, stars, and other cool stuff, as well as the stories behind those
images. |
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency - NGA creates geospatial
intelligence to support our national defense. Groups that help with national defense are the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and
others in the Federal government. NGA's information is also used by airplane pilots, by ship captains and by many other people
who use maps, charts and other geosptial products. |
Smithsonian for
Kids - The Smithsonian Institution is a center for research dedicated to public education,
national service, and scholarship in the arts, sciences, and history. |
Solar System Exploration Education Page for Students - The solar system is about to get very busy. The action started in June with the launch of the first of two Mars
rovers. Learn more about scientists, contests and events happening just for you. |
Solar System Exploration Kids Page - Our solar system is made up of a star -
the Sun - nine planets, more than 130 moons and a bunch of comets, asteroids and other space rocks. Learn all about the other
planets. |
Space
Place - Amazing facts and fun activities to do to learn more about space
science. |
StarChild - A Learning Center for Young Astronomers - The Sun, moon, comets and asteroids oh my! Here you will find interesting information about a lot of amazing
space subjects. By the time you have completed the Space Stuff Section, you will be an expert on becoming an astronaut and space
probes. |
Women of
NASA - The Women of NASA resource was developed to encourage more young women to pursue careers
in math, science, and technology. |
Organization
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Jason XI - You can explore NASA's Johnson Space Center and NOAA's Aquarius
Underwater Laboratory through the Argonauts' journals and photos! |
Kids Corner - Rainforest Action Network - This page has great information on
how you can save the rainforest and our environment. |
Mars
Millennium Project - Take a journey of inspiration and discovery as you explore Mars through
answers to questions asked of artists, scientists, engineers, and astronauts. |
Planetary
Society - The Society is a nonprofit space interest group on that encourages spacefaring
nations to explore other worlds. They provide information and support educational activities about the exploration of the solar
system. |
Education
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Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) - Learn about GRACE, twin
satellites launched in March 2002, are making detailed measurements of Earth's gravity field which will lead to discoveries about
gravity and Earth's natural systems. |
Commercial
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Space Day - Space Day 2001 blasts off on May 3, 2001. Now in its fifth year, it is a global celebration dedicated to the
extraordinary achievements, benefits and opportunities in the exploration and use of space. The goal of Space Day is to advance
science, math, and technology education and to inspire young people to realize the vision of our space pioneers. |
Zooish
- Watch the world's animal kingdom come to life in animation and sound. Learn more about land and sea animals, view space images
and listen to the sounds of nature. |