FOX News
Fox News: Timeline: u.s. Space Program History
An interesting timeline of the history of the U.S. space program from 1961 to 2003. (Published February 1, 2003)
Space.com
Space.com: Stardust Heads for Comet
This resource provides an article on the Stardust space probe and how it snags burning particles from comets and returns them to earth. Mainly discusses the "Gravity boost," planet earth gave the probe as it began searching for a comet.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Planetary Paparazzo
Discusses the information from the NASA spacecraft Messenger as it orbits Mercury and transmits photographs of the planet's surface to Earth.
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Hunting the Edge of Space
Hour One of Hunting the Edge of Space, "The Mystery of the Milky Way," includes information on the Milky Way and chronicles the history of telescopes from Galileo's time to today's planet-searching telescopes. Hour Two, "The...
NASA
Nasa: History of Shuttle Mir
This site has links to many NASA resources about the Shuttle-Mir program. Detailed information on each of the Shuttle-Mir missions as well as a large number of images are available from this site.
NASA
Nasa: 21th Century Explorer: Why Do We Want to Study and Travel to Mars?
This article answers some of the most common questions about Mars: Why is it red? Is there water on Mars? What else have scientists discovered from spacecraft that have landed there? Also, visitors can follow links to learn more about...
NASA
Nasa: Gemini: Stepping Stone to the Moon: 40 Years Later
On the 40th anniversary of the launch of Gemini XII, NASA offers a comprehensive overview of the manned space flight program that was the first to include two-man spacecraft and was designated Gemini in 1962.
NASA
Nasa: Eyes on the Solar System
This interactive experience allows users to assume different positions and vantage points in space while moving through the Solar System. Also, explore the 2011 Juno spacecraft mission to Jupiter with real-time positioning in space.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Not So Lost in Space
Students learn how engineers navigate satellites in orbit around the Earth and on their way to other planets in the solar system. In accompanying activities, they explore how ground-based tracking and onboard measurements are performed....
A&E Television
History.com: The Apollo Mission That Nearly Ended With a Mutiny in Space
There were arguments over food, helmets and spacesuits that required 30 minutes for astronauts to use the bathroom. By 1968, America's space program was on the brink. A launchpad fire at Cape Canaveral killed three astronauts as they...
Cosmos 4 kids
Cosmos4 kids.com: Exploration
Space can be explored in many different ways. Read about space exploration and click on the topics on the right margin to find out how man finds out about his universe.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Destination Outer Space
Young scholars acquire a basic understanding of the science and engineering of space travel as well as a brief history of space exploration. They learn about the scientists and engineers who made space travel possible and briefly examine...
NASA
Nasa Space Place: Amazing Facts
This site from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration asks the question, how can you hit a soccer goal on the Moon from Earth? Find an answer to this question as well as many more answered by Dr. Marc.
Cosmos 4 kids
Cosmos4 Kids: Space Exploration: Orion and Ares
Find out about NASA's manned space mission, Orion, and its planned launch into space to study Mars and the moon.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: The Three Little Piggy Back Satellites
This site from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration allows one to read the "Three Little Piggy-back Satellites," and then play the Nanosat Flingman game. [Requires Shockwave]
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Top Facts About the Comet 67 P and Space Probe
Brief list of facts about the space probe Philae and comet 67b.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Asteroid Fact Sheet
This asteroid fact sheet, supplied by the National Space Science Data Center, provides a table of information on selected asteroids, complete with commentary when appropriate.
NASA
Nasa: Deep Space 2
NASA providese an interactive site for kids to learn about the Deep Space 2 mission.
NASA
Nasa: Solar System Exploration: Galileo
Learn about the Galileo mission in its entirety. Read updates on the mission as well as new picture from the space probe itself.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Galileo
A well-indexed collection of NASA images taken by the Galileo spacecraft. Images include the spacecraft itself prior to launch and all of the solar system objects this incredible mission has visited.
NASA
Nasa Human Research Program: 21st Century Explorer
This NASA research program allows students to explore space topics using science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills. Find twelve themes to investigate through video, song, and animation. Also find links to other NASA projects.
NASA
Nasa Homepage
The official homepage of NASA, the United States' primary space exploration organization.