The Solar Data Analysis Center at NASA provides all the latest information learned about the sun. Content includes a look at information brought back by several satellites.

This site has a description of the many probes sent to the outer planets, including pictures and vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms. Other links on interesting facts and more detailed information are also included.

This site has a description of Skylab, its history and what it was used for. Includes glossary, graphics, and printable version.

A brief description of Infrared Astronomy Satellite (IRAS) project and its discoveries. Complete with graphics, links to a glossary of terms, and a printable version of the page.

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. works with the Surrey Space Centre to "provide rapid and cost-effective satellite mission."

Chandra allows astronomers to view our galaxy and beyond in ways only dreamt of before. 14 interactive features are offered in this exciting look at cosmic phenomena.

A 3-D VRML rendering of the Vostok spacecraft. Detailed and highly interactive.

This site from NASA provides a detailed description of events following the successful 3 Earth orbit mission of the Friendship 7 Mercury spacecraft.

This biography of Sally Ride describes her selection as mission specialist to the Challenger space shuttle flight, in which she became the first American woman to travel into space.

Examine online articles about the Columbia mission accident and liquid fuel propulsion. Conduct an experiment to determine the best material for insulation.

Discuss facts about Mars and investigate scientists' efforts to create fuel from materials found in space. Perform a simplified method of aqueous electrolysis to split water into its two chemical elements using electric current from a...

This video tutorial features outer space missions. Students will learn about capitalizing the first word in every sentence. Students will also learn about the importance of capitalizing the pronoun "I" in sentences.

The BBC provides a brief profile of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

Image of NASA's manned space mission, Orion.

Dr. Charles Simonyi, the first private explorer to complete a second mission to space.

Travel back in history and see the first men on the moon. See photos of the crew, the launch, the landing and more.

Interesting biographical information and achievements about Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon.

This activity chronicles the Space Race from President Kennedy's call to land on the Moon until Apollo 17 - the last lunar Mission, placing particular emphasis on President Nixon's role in the space program.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Mission: SPACE ride at Disney World. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

The United States has returned to flight. Find out more on this exciting mission to the moon in 2005. Watch footage documenting the mission, updates, and the findings from NASA's comprehensive site.

At this online lesson plan read about the exciting Comet Nucleus Sample Return Mission. Understand comets and then go and do the word search.

The Futures Channel has compiled an extensive library of videos about space exploration. You can find a short clip that will enhance many topics. This is a superior resource for information about the atmosphere and surface of Mars,...

The Futures Channel has compiled an extensive library of videos about space exploration. You can find a short clip that will enhance many topics. This is a superior resource for information about the atmosphere and surface of Mars,...

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...