Use this site to find out where falling stars come from. Audio content included. Vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms. Printable version available.

This site has a description of the different probes to pass by and land on Mars. Glossary, graphics, and printable version are also included.

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.

NASA presents the amount of energy, type of energy, brightness, and the detection of quasars. Provides several examples, pictures, and information.

A good simple introduction to planet Saturn for young students. Audio content available. Vocabulary words linked to glossary of terms. Printable version available.

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

This page of NASA's excellent Starchild site deals with Space Probes. Learn about the vaious planetary probes by clicking on the planet of interest.

A brief discussion of the space probes that have reached the planet Venus.

The Russian space station Mir is illustrated and described. Features include vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms.

This site provides a description of what a space station is and what it is used for. There are also brief descriptions of Mir and Skylab.

This site has the history of space travel. Includes President Kennedy's speeches on the Apollo program that can be downloaded. Many graphics, and a very complete history of space travel with links to more detailed information.

What is the "space fashion" today? Use this site to view pictures and find out what astronauts wear in space. Printable version available.

What would you wear if you went to space? Your bags are already packed for you. Get a brief description of the different outfits worn by astronauts in space. Includes pictures of different spacesuits.

A short description of the CGRO and its mission. Printable version available. Includes graphics and vocabulary words are linked to a glossary of terms.

This article for younger students introduces the Hubble Space Telescope and what it is doing in outer space.

This site has a description of the Space Shuttle and its uses. Included are vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms, graphics and a printable version.

This site provides a short description of the space shuttle and what it is used for, with diagrams and one quiz question.

This site provides an introduction to the origin of the universe for the young child and the Big Bang theory. There is also a song about the Doppler Shift. Vocabulary glossary and printable version available.

This site provides a list of people who have given their lives to studying space science. Each person has a biography that you can read.

StarChild presents biographies of people who have contributed to space exploration from Tycho Brahe to Sally Ride.