A website looks at how we know so much about Mars—telescopes, robots, and spacecraft—and the search for martian life. Following the informational text are three questions that quiz pupils about possible life on Mars. 

Scholars take a journey through space with 16 eye-catching images. Along the way, learners read captions starting with the moon, then move onto asteroids, Mars, and Jupiter.

Get to know our little part of the vast universe. Learners read about the common and not-so-common facts about each of the planets in the solar system. The interactive lesson includes a large amount of information as well as a quiz to...

Learn all about the spacecraft Orion, which took its first flight to space in December 2014. A trip to Mars is planned next. Learn how its design compares to that of the Apollo, what new technology it has, and what has been done to...

This web page contains detailed information on the Mariner 4 spacecraft. The page explains that the Mariner 4 was the first spacecraft to obtain information at close range on Mars. This page also contains information about other Mariner...

An index of all major manned missions into space. A great resource and starting point.

This fascinating site from NPR describes the two missions launched on June 11, 2003 to explore Mars and collect evidence that may help scientists solve the many mysteries of Mars. The site contains vivid pictures and links to many...

NASA providese an interactive site for kids to learn about the Deep Space 2 mission.

Find out about NASA's manned space mission, Orion, and its planned launch into space to study Mars and the moon.

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.

This site contains the BBC News story on the 2003 European mission to Mars and Britain's race to finish the Beagle 2 lander in time for the trip.

Read the article or listen to the story of remembrances of the Apollo program, especially Apollo 11. Explains some of the challenges of sending astronauts to Mars.

This site is from Hubblesite which is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. "What's the weather for Mars and Venus? The Hubble telescope has given astronomers a peak." Site provides images, video as well as...

A detailed overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in the solar system.