Nasa: Space Shuttle Glider

Your charges will enjoy putting together this model of the space shuttle and completing the three challenge activities described in the instructional activity. The worksheets embedded in the plan that pupils use to cut out their gliders...

On Valentines Day in 2011, a NASA spacecraft met comet Temple 1. Introduce the class to the information, evidence, and technology needed to have a date with an orbiting comet. A great look into the science behind great discoveries.

Resource describes each of the Space Shuttle Orbiters, their specifications and explains their operation. Descriptions of upgrades and modifications are provided. Included is a brief description of how the shuttle is processed to prepare...

This site allows easy access to a number of NASA websites with information on space shuttle launches. A chronological listing of all past missions with a link to mission summary sites is the main feature of this site.

Read a brief background about the NASA's space shuttle program and, then, dig deeper by watching videos, participating in interactive activities and reading additional information about the missions and the retirement of the shuttles.

A menu page for selecting information on any of the space shuttle missions from 1981 to the present. Each mission profile includes crew list, dates, and mission highlights. Each mission insignia is shown on the mission summary page.

Say goodbye to giant rocket ships and hello to micro-spacecraft. Taking a look at the future of space exploration, this video explores the development of tiny, expendable space probes that can investigate the far reaches of space and...

A summary of the mission in which John Glenn returned to space 36 years after his 3-orbit Mercury program mission in 1962. A description of the mission is provided. Information on the other six members of the crew is included.

Basics of space shuttle operations are explained, including details of launch vehicle and orbiter configuration. Information on each shuttle Enterprise, Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavour is included. Has video and...

View a brief video of the Nixon authorized space shuttle program. [4:57] Discover the importance of the space shuttle program and learn how the reusable spacecrafts were constructed. View a teacher's guide that has vocabulary...