| Space websites for kids
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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.
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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 - Explore the playful side of the Smithsonian Museums. There are
highlights of different areas, a fun and games section and much, much
more. |
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 Sites
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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.
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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 Sites
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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 Sites
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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. |