Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Apollo to the Moon
This resource offers an in-depth exploration of the U.S. space program and the role President John F. Kennedy took in setting the agenda for manned space flight to the moon.
NASA
Nasa: Astronaut Biography:john Glenn
Extensive biographical information with personal data, education, special honors, aviation experience, NASA experience and space flight experience.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Milestones of Flight
This Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum site tells the history of fight with an easy to use timeline. Also, find out about specific flights in the list of links.
NASA
Nasa: An American in Orbit
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the first manned American orbital flight of a Mercury spacecraft.
NASA
Nasa: Astronaut Biography: m.lopez Alegria
Read biographical facts about this Spanish-born astronaut who is the veteran of three space flights including the Columbia, the Discovery, and the Endeavour.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Super People: Getting the Minerals Out
Explore the composition and physiology of bones, describe how humans lose bone mass and explain how this becomes a challenge for extended space flight. Compare and contrast the decalcifying properties of several liquids.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Transcript of John Glenn's Official Communication
The official transcription of John Glenn's in-flight communication with Mission Control during his orbit around the earth in 1962.
CNN
Cnn: Space Shuttle Columbia Special Report
CNN.com provides a thorough look at the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Here, read press releases, watch videos, view images, and use interactive programs.
NASA
Nasa: Buildup for the Space Offensive
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the events immediately preceding the first American in orbit mission of the Mercury spacecraft Friendship 7.
Other
We Choose the Moon
Feel like you were right there when Apollo 11 was launched as you listen to the actual Mission Control audio from that date. The mission is further brought to life by photos and video of the event as well as a virtual animation. Go...
NASA
Nasa: John Glenn the Hero
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of events following the successful 3 Earth orbit mission of the Friendship 7 Mercury spacecraft.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Sally Ride
This biography of Sally Ride describes her selection as mission specialist to the Challenger space shuttle flight, in which she became the first American woman to travel into space.
NASA
Nasa: Shepard's Ride
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the flight of the first American to travel into space aboard the Freedom 7 Mercury spacecraft in 1961.
NASA
Nasa: Briefing the Briefers
This site from NASA provides detailed information about the successful flight of the Mercury 3, Freedom 7 spacecraft.
Other
Graduating Engineer: Without Limits
This article features an interview with astronaut Ellen Ochoa in which she discusses minority issues and encourages higher education. A lot of biographical information is also included.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: A Small Step to the Moon, a Giant Leap to Mars
Read the article or listen to the story of remembrances of the Apollo program, especially Apollo 11. Explains some of the challenges of sending astronauts to Mars.
NASA
Nasa: Liberty Bell Tolls
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the second flight of a Mercury spacecraft and the second American to travel in space.