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European Space Agency: Story of the Universe
The story of the universe is told in this engaging site by the European Space Agency. The history of European space science is timelined with dates ranging from 1066 to present day. The birth of galaxies, the big bang, and the beginnings...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery
A NASA photo of the Space Shuttle Discovery as it launches into space on another important mission.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Hubble Space Telescope
A clear photo of the famous Hubble Space Telescope with Earth and space in the background.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Earth From Space
A gorgeous photo of our very own Earth as seen from space with the U.S.A and central America in the center of the photo.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Alabama: Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator
This structure was built in 1955 to provide a simulated zero-gravity environment in which engineers, designers, and astronauts could perform the various phases of research needed to gain firsthand knowledge concerning design and...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Twenty Five Foot Space Simulator
An 85 foot high stainless-steel cylinder at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory used for testing spacecraft in space-like conditions. Ranger, Surveyor, Mariner, and Voyager spacecraft were all tested in this facility.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Pioneer Deep Space Station
NASA's Deep Space Network for tracking unmanned spacecraft in deep space was inaugurated when this antenna became operational in 1958.
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Bbc: Columbia: Space Pioneer
The BBC provides a brief profile of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
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Flowers Next to Space Shuttle Debris
This February, 2003, article, discusses the reaction in the United States to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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Space Shuttle Columbia Breaks Up Over Texas
This June, 2005, article discusses a report that states that NASA has not been meeting safety recommendations that were made after the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy. Article also covers the tragedy itself and a possible cause of the...
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Space Architecture
Explore the job of a space architect. This site discusses all of the knowledge that is brought together to design a space structure. An engaging lesson plan is provided for the classroom. [4 mins, 58 secs]
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Charles in Space
Dr. Charles Simonyi, the first private explorer to complete a second mission to space.
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A View on Cities: Washington: National Air and Space Museum
National Air and Space Museum (Washington)
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A View on Cities: Vancouver: h.r. Mac Millan Space Centre
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre (Vancouver)
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Space Launch Complex 10
First built in 1958 to test missiles, it was used to launch space missions from 1963 to 1980. It is now a rare, well preserved example of the equipment and facilities from that era.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Space Flight Operations Facility
Control room at Jet Propulsion Laboratory where all NASA interplanetary and deep space missions are monitored.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Md: Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility
An image of the Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility.
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Food in Space
Video explore food in space and the science behind it. After watching the video dive deeper through an engaging lesson plan provided. [5 mins, 23 secs]
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Space Shuttle
View photographs of space craft and read about their assembly, launching, and where they went.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Eruption From Space
This amazing photo shows a volcanic eruption as seen from space. A giant plume of smoke bellows out from the ice capped volcanic crater.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Research in Space
This photo shows an astronaut researching in the zero gravity environment of space.
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