Exploring space is an exciting adventure for people both young and old. If you are interested in learning about space and all of the possibilities that lie in the exploration of our solar system, the resources below can help.
The Solar System
The solar system is the group of planets that revolves around the sun. The sun, the planets and the moon make up our solar system. In addition, there are many comets, asteroids and meteoroids that are part of our solar system as well.
- The Solar System – A great reference for children. Learn about the planets, the sun, the asteroids and comets that make up the solar system earth is a part of. An interactive diagram shows the rotation of the planets around the sun.
- Our Solar System – An educational resource with information on not only the planets, but the breaking news and discoveries that have been made in space about our solar system. Great for kids, this page also features a solar system coloring book and image gallery.
- An Overview of the Solar System – A general overview of solar system facts, this information can answer any questions people might have about our solar system and how earth relates to the other planets.
- The Solar System – This powerhouse of internet resources about the Solar System will have you learning about space for hours. Bookmark this page, as there are tons of educational resources for kids and adults alike.
History of Space Travel
The exploration of space started in 1957 with the launch of Sputnik 1 by the U.S.S.R.. Since that monumental day in history, men and women all over the world have taken steps to further explore the endless possibilities space has to offer.
- Timeline of Space Exploration – Follow the chronological events that changed the history and mankind as we know it. From the launch of the first satellite into space to space travel disasters, you will learn about early space travel and exploration.
- On This Day in Space – A complete listing of the monumental days in history regarding space travel. Click on the individual days to get an in depth description of what happened.
- NASA Space Exploration – NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration organization, is the leader in space exploration. Discovery the major break through and news that is making headlines in the world of space travel and space missions to the moon, mars and beyond.
- Space Exploration Information – With information on rockets, biographies on famous pioneers in space exploration and a timeline of space travel, this page is full of educational resources.
- Space Travel and Space Exploration – Take a look back into history, as well as step into the future with information on the United States and space travel.
The Apollo Missions to the Moon
The Apollo missions to the moon were space programs intended for humans to land on the moon, collect data, and return to earth safely.
- The Apollo Program – NASA has summarized each Apollo mission with detailed descriptions on how the missions went. Learn about what went wrong with some missions and how success of other missions changed the way humans viewed space.
- The Apollo Missions – Read an in depth review of the Apollo Program, as well as see fantastic images that documented the progress.
- Apollo Image Gallery – View breathtaking panoramic images and QTVR movies that document the Apollo missions. (You will need a Flash plug-in for this website)
- Exploring the Moon with the Apollo Missions – Categorized by each Apollo mission, learn about these monumental events that change America’s history.
Astronomy & Educational Resources on Space
- Astronomy Help – From papers and astronomy journals that been published and made readily available to the public, to astronomy institutes and organizations, there are tons of educational resources that are perfect for writing research papers.
- A Guide to Astronomy Resources – An excellent tool for studying astronomy. Offering time lines of major astronomy breakthroughs, gorgeous photographs from space missions and thorough definitions of astronomical terms, this page should be bookmarked!
- Astronomy Links – Offering hundreds of resourceful and educational links to astronomy reference pages, this is a great page for making astronomy lesson plans.
- Astronomy and Space Picture of the Day – NASA updates this page daily with a new photograph from space to amaze you. In addition to a breathtaking photograph, NASA writes an explanation and summary of what the picture is and why it occurs in space.
- Center for Space Resources – This research center aims to educate the public about academic institutes, international efforts in space exploration and other space projects.
