Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet: Biological Roulette: Alien Species
Click on the roulette wheel and see how some alien species were introduced into the United States and the effect they have had on our country. This is part of an archived Smithsonian exhibit.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet: Oil Pollution
Source provides key facts and figures as well as pictures on various oil accidents. Site information is divided up into three categories: Sources, Accidents and Cleanups. This is part of an archived Smithsonian exhibit.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet: Staying on Top
This is the story of the infamous Nike shoes that washed off a cargo ship. The shoes later showed up along beaches, giving oceanographers another clue as to how ocean currents move.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Guion S. Bluford, Jr.
Brief biographical sketch of the life and career of the first African American launched into space.
NASA
Goddard Education: Eclipse 99
Information is provided about the eclipse of 1999; in addition, facts about elcipses throughout history are also included.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Lunar Dust and Duct Tape
Dust, a common and usually minor problem on Earth, presented a major challenge for the Apollo astronauts on the Moon. Here's an interesting solution created by the Apollo 17 crew.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Challenging the Space Frontier
This Scholastic website offers information about space exploration. Use this site to learn about specific missions like the Friendship, Apollo 11, and STS 7. Also Dr. Mae Jemison is featured and interviewed.
Other
Military.com: Francis Gary Powers: One Man, Two Countries
This profile of the American pilot Francis Gary Powers discusses the mission of the U-2 reconnaissance flights during the Cold War as well as the international incident surrounding the shooting down of his U-2 over the Soviet Union.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: Mission Mastermind
This site is provided for by Amazing Science. "NASA needs your help in planning a Hubble Servicing Mission. Join the team!"
Other
Visual Satellite Observer: Mir Space Station's 15 Years in Space Ends
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.
NASA
Nasa: The Rocket Motor
An online version of a book pertaining to task of launching rockets into space and subsequently navigating them through space. The first several "chapters" (pages) describe the influence of gravity on Earth and the barriers which it...
Curated OER
Mercury Image#pia00437, Nasa/jpl/caltech
New analysis of data returned by the Mariner 10 mission. Includes several photo images. Examines the possibility of volcanism in the history of Mercury and comparisons to Hawaiian and Lunar volcanic events.
Other
Framingham: Christa Mc Auliffe
A short biography of Christa McAuliffe from her home town. A famous painting of McAuliffe is also provided.
NASA
Nasa: Apollo Missions "Super Patch"
This site from NASA provides a "Super Patch" of the Apollo program mission patches by Mauro Freschi.
NASA
Mariner Planetary Space Probes
This web page contains information about the Mariner space probes. It gives detailed pictures of the probes.
Columbia University
Columbia University: The Ibm 360/91
The IBM 360 was introduced in 1966 with the claim that it was the most powerful computer in the world. This site describes the capabilities of the IBM 360 and its applications, including several historical photographs of the computer in...
Curated OER
Traditions of the Sun: Chaco Canyon National Historical Park
A virtual tour of the Chaco Cultural Historical National Park with satellite images, aerial photos of the ancient structures and accompanying text. A collaboration between NASA and the National Park Services.
Curated OER
"Best of Chaco Canyon" Slideshow
A virtual tour of the Chaco Cultural Historical National Park with satellite images, aerial photos of the ancient structures and accompanying text. A collaboration between NASA and the National Park Services.
Curated OER
"Best of the Yucatan" Slideshow
A virtual tour of the Chaco Cultural Historical National Park with satellite images, aerial photos of the ancient structures and accompanying text. A collaboration between NASA and the National Park Services.
NASA
Kennedy Space Center: The Flights: Skylab
Here you can find information about each of the four Skylab missions from 1973-74.
NASA
Kennedy Space Center: Skylab Operations Summary
This article has a summary of the Skylab mission, including specs on many aspects of the mission.
Curated OER
Chaco Canyon
A virtual tour of the Chaco Cultural Historical National Park with satellite images, aerial photos of the ancient structures and accompanying text. A collaboration between NASA and the National Park Services.