NASA
Nasa: Human Space Flight
This site provides a wealth of information regarding space exploration. Content includes spaceflight history, real-time data, shuttle information, a gallery of photos, and more information from the NASA archives.
NASA
Marshall Space Flight Center: Timeline of Rocket History
This graphical presentation includes a collection of more than 50 images and descriptions tracing rocketry from ancient times to the present day.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Dream of Flight
The Library of Congress has opened its vast resources and created an exhibition commemorating the centennial of flight. The library uses "some of its rarest and most significant materials," to present this aviation history exhibit. Be...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Dream of Flight
The Library of Congress has opened its vast resources and created an exhibition commemorating the centennial of flight. The Library uses "Some of its rarest and most significant materials," to present this beautiful website. Be sure to...
NASA
Nasa, Human Space Flight: Apollo 11 Mission
The story of the Apollo 11 lunar landing is told with dramatic details, pictures, and mission highlights.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Women in Aviation and Space History
Find information on the many women who became well known for their part in aviation history. Click on one of the drop down menus on the left to find a name, then click on the name to see a short description of the woman and her...
NASA
History of the Space Shuttle
Entry portal to NASA's site on the background and history of the Space Shuttle.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: America by Air: Early Commercial Aviation
Commercial airlines took flight soon after the Wright brothers' famous first flights. Read about how the U.S. government encouraged the development of air travel.
NASA
Nasa: Wernher Von Braun
NASA profiles Wernher von Braun, "one of the most important rocket developers and champions of space exploration during the period between the 1930s and 1970s."
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
Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight collects and exhibits historically significant artifacts of air and space travel.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Washington Elementary School: From Foot to Flight
The history of transportation in the United States is at the click of the mouse for specific modes. Activities and glossary are included. Geared toward primary students in content and navigation.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Wright Brothers: The Invention of the Aerial Age
Beautiful, well-done site from the Smithsonian on the Wright Brothers: Who were they and what was the importance of the era they ushered in? Their roots are traced back to the Great Migration. Classroom activities and interactive...
NASA
Nasa: Scott Carpenter the Flight of Aurora 7
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the flight of Aurora 7 the second manned orbital flight of a Mercury spacecraft.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Pioneers of Flight: Amelia Earhart
Illustrated essay on the pioneering step taken by Amelia Earhart when she became, in 1932, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Wright Brothers: Invention of the Aerial Age
Biographical details about the Ohio-born Wright brothers, who ushered in the aerial age with their invention of the first powered airplane.
NASA
Nasa: "The Slayton Case"
This site from NASA provides a description of the circumstances and events surrounding his grounding from space flight during the Mercury and Gemini Programs.
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.
NASA
Kennedy Space Center: The Flights: Skylab
Here you can find information about each of the four Skylab missions from 1973-74.
NASA
Nasa: Second Suborbital Trial
This site from NASA provides details of the preparation for the second flight of a Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7.