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Encyclopedia
Astronautica: An extensive encyclopedia
on Space Flight; may be browsed alphabetically, browsed by topic,
or searched by keyword. In addition to the voluminous encyclopedia
entries, there are thousands of images, a lengthy collection of
articles, a long list of references, statistics, and a spaceflight
chronology
Aeoronautics - Principles of Flight - Level 1: Diagrams, facts and information How Do Airplaines Fly: Facts and information on how airplanes fly; photographs Principles
of Aeronautics: Facts
and information; diagrams; beginner, intermediate, and advanced reading
levels
Space Daily: All the news relevant to the space industry; Find out about the latest launch activities (both military and civilian); Find out the long-range plans for the exploration of space, as well as what benefits from present explorations
Space News: Keep up with news from outer space, including breaking headlines, reports from NASA and numerous newspapers
Ask a NASA Scientist: If You Have a Question about Space, ask to receive an answer; a collection of past questions and answers Astrobiology at NASA: A wealth of information on astrobiology (the study of life in space) and related activities at NASA. Among the site's offerings are the latest astrobiology news, an introduction to and overview of the study of astrobiology, discussions on the technologies used and future missions, workshop links, educational resources, an "Ask an Astrobiologist" feature, and related links, among others. Apollo Lunar Surface Journal: Information on every mission from flight personnel throughplans, checklists, and audio and video clips Explorezone.com: Features daily updates on the latest innovations, the coolest discoveries, and hottest events in the world of Earth, space, and weather science Kid's Space: A kids' site to spark kid's interest in space science - Elementary level NASA Human Spaceflight: Premier site for following both the Space Shuttle and Space Station missions; Covers everything from breaking news to press releases, facts and real time data, status reports, video clips, and much, much MORE NASA Mission Patches: The official emblem of every mission from Mercury and Gemini through Apollo and the Shuttles
Office of Space Flight: Information about the space program, people, space flights, and MORE Space Place: Elementary-level site with lots of neat projects, facts and opportunities to share ideas Space Link: All things related to our nation's Space Program Windows to the Universe: Space Missions: Facts, photographs and information about the space missions, both manned and unmanned - Elementary Reading Level Windows to the Universe: Space Missions: Facts, photographs and information about the space missions, both manned and unmanned - Intermediate Reading Level Windows
to the Universe: Space Missions: Facts,
photographs and information about the space missions, both manned
and unmanned - Advanced
Reading Level
John Glenn: American Hero: From PBS: A Detailed Look at Mission STS-95 and Glenn's Return to Space; The International Space Station and the Future of Space Exploration; Space Games Just for Kids! Plus, How You Can Become An Astronaut!
The Challenger: Biographies of the astronauts, mission statistics, chronology of the flight, movie clips, image library
Nova Online: Terror In Space: Take a Tour of Mir: Take a Tour of Mir -- click through a layout of the entire space station, complete with walkthrough video of the interior of each module; find out what a typical day is like on Mir; get a sneak preview of the massive 16-nation venture to build the International Space Station; revisit some of the worst space-related accidents of the past four decades; Q&A with Astronaut Jerry Linenger -- Find out what the man who survived nearly five months 300 miles up thinks about everything from space exploration to the best way to wash hair.
SEDS: Students for the Exploration and Development of Space: A wealth of information about space; excellent photograph archive
Johnson Space Center: Special kid corner, space library U.S. Space Camp: News, movies, information about programs offered Welcome to NASA: Facts and important information Women of NASA: Showcases outstanding women who are enjoying successful careers in math, sciences and technology
Smithsonian National Air and Space Travel Museum: Important facts and information about space and space travel
NASA Image Gallery: Photographs from NASA which include space mission, earth, planet, and weather photographs NASA
Space Science Homepage: Search
for Origins; Structure and Evolution of the Universe; Exploration of
the Solar System; the Sun-Earth Connection
Voyager Space Mission: Photographs, sounds, facts and important information
1upinfo.com: A free enclyclopedia to use for researching topics - SEARCHABLE by keyword Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE
...on May 5, 1961, Astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American launched into space? His space ship reached 115 miles into the sky, and his trip lasted 15 minutes. ...in 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth? ...on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong was the first astronaut to set foot on the moon? He is famous for the words, "That's one small step for man, but it's one giant leap for mankind." ...the first two men on the moon, Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin explored the surface of the moon for two hours and fifteen minutes? In that time they collected 46 pounds of lunar samples. ...The Soviet Union's Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space in 1963? ...on Jan. 27, 1967, astronauts Roger Chafe, Gus Grissom, and Edward White were killed while practicing for the first manned Apollo flight? The cause of their death was a fire that broke out in the cockpit. ...the space shuttle Columbia launched into space on April 12, 1981, was a rocket, spaceship, and airplane all in one? John Young and Bob Crippen, who piloted the Challenger, were the first astronauts to bring a space craft back from space and land it on a runway. ...Sally Ride became the first American woman in space on June 18, 1983? ...astronaut John Young holds the record for total number of space flights? He traveled into space six times. Index/School Subjects/Search Engines /Dear Kid Info, |