Learn how the Mars Rover prevents germs from going to and coming from Mars in this video tutorial.

Excellent resource for "paper-plate" activities that help simplify various astronomy topics. Learn how to build a "Moon Finder" and "Planet Pointer," and create a paper-plate model that explains the Transit of Venus.

Survey of unmanned Discovery spacecraft missions such as the Mars Pathfinder rover and other past, present, and planned missions. Illustrated.

Mike Griffin explains the importance of being a leader in space exploration. He describes some upcoming missions and the education necessary to fulfill those missions. [4 mins, 39 secs.]

Details of Mir's re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere after 15 years in space. Includes information on Mir's mission, configuration, and history.

Details of Mir's re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere after 15 years in space. Includes information on Mir's mission, configuration, and history.

Details of Mir's re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere after 15 years in space. Includes information on Mir's mission, configuration, and history.

Details of Mir's re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere after 15 years in space. Includes information on Mir's mission, configuration, and history.

The BBC examines the meaning of Ilan Ramon's participation in the Space Shuttle Columbia mission to his home country of Israel. The article is from February, 2003.

Explore the world where robotics engineers at NASA's Ames Research Center design, build and test robots used for missions in space. This site also provides an integrated math and science lesson. [5 mins, 35 secs]