Websites for the study of Space travel
NASA homepage
Feature stories change frequently. Links to other related sites. Includes a multimedia gallergy and NASA TV. Cool NASA sites featured in early 2000 deal with spaceflight, NEAR mission, Galileo probe, and Women’s history. Graphics are extensive, thoug h a text only version is also available. Sites are sorted: Astronomy & planetary exploration, Earth Science, Educational & interactive sites, Space flight, and Space technology.
Mission and Spacecraft Library
Features information on over 5000 orbital spacecraft launches and launch attemps of all kinds and from all countries. Includes a general overview of space missions and information on satellites.
NASA Human Space Flight
Features links to all kinds of information on shuttle flights, the International space station, & other planned manned flights. Includes sections on space history, space news, a gallery of images, audio & video clips, and a feature on the exploration of Mars. Provides real time data when appropriate.
Apollo 13, We Have a Solution
This detailed 2005 article describes how saving the Apollo 13 spaceship, which was launched on April 11, 1970, and returned to earth on April 17, 1970, after a forced cancellation of its lunar mission, was the result of years of preparation, not a hurried improvisation. Includes background about the spacecraft, technical problems, and the important role of prior emergency simulations. From IEEE Spectrum magazine, published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE). (LII, 2007)
Voyager: The Interstellar Mission
Background about the Voyager 1 and 2 space missions (launched in 1977), which have explored Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Features images, a brief timeline, and material about the spacecraft, the missions, and the planets. Also includes press releases, fact sheets, and related publications. From the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology. (LII, 2007)
Space Shuttle: Shuttle Mission: STS-121
Background and updates about this space shuttle mission that launched on July 4, 2006 with a primary purpose of testing shuttle safety improvements "to build on the findings from Discovery's flight last year." Includes fact sheets, status reports, photos, video clips, and other material on the shuttle and the mission. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). (LII, 2007)
NASA Mission Information: STS-117
Details about the NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis mission, launched in June 2007, to the International Space Station that will "will install a new truss segment, unfurl new solar arrays and fold up an old one -- all tricky stuff that's been done on the past two missions." Features overview of the mission, press releases, images, biographies and interviews with the crew, and other material about the mission. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Solar system Exploration Home Page
Provides updated news on space missions, technology and research. Topics include: Why explore our solar system?, The planets, A history of exploration, and The People. Links to additional educational resources.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Use the site index to enter this extensive multimedia site on the history of aviation and space exploration. Some outstanding online exhibits and features.
Canadian Space Agency
Features information and links on space science, human presence in space, the earth and the environment, satellite communication, and space technologies. Includes an area for kids and an examination of space careers.
Johnson Space Center
Provides daily news updates with information on missions, the International Space Station and all other news related to space. Includes a public area, kids area, and an Educator’s area with resources and links.
The Apollo Program
Provides a comprehensive source for facts and information about NASA’s Apollo lunar exploration missions. Includes audio & video clips.
Virtual Space Museum - Russia
Provides limited information and lots of photographs of the Russian Space program. Categories include: manned flight, planetary probes, cancelled projects, and miscellaneous. Includes timelines, models, and links to related sites.
The Planetary Society
The society encourages the exploration of our solar system and the search for extraterrestrial life on other solar systems. Their site provides access to publications and related links that support their aims. Also provides current headline news about planetary explorations.
British Astronomical Association
This is an extensive site with lots of images and information in astronomy, our solar system and its planets. Some digging is required and site is not overly attractive but scrolling down to the Observer sections will lead to a wide variety of information and photographs.
European Space Agency
Provides information on the European Space Agency and its programs. Includes information and photographs on each of their past and ongoing missions and projects, plus general information on astronomy and space. Information is archived back to 1995. Searchable.
Cyber Space!
This student produced interactive site explores our solar system, outer space and examines past missions in space exploration. Searchable.
Planetary Science Research
Provides the latest research on planets, meteorites, and other solar system bodies being made by various sources. Contains feature stories, news links, and a comprehensive archive of articles. Searchable.
Office of Space Operations
Provides current news about the space program plus the Human Exploration and Development of Space Enterprise (HEDS) with one of its goals to have humans living & working permanently in space. Great views and information about the International Space Station.
Mars Exploration
Provides information, images and photographs of Mars and the various exploratory missions. Looks at the possibility of life on Mars, provides quick facts, and examines the science and the technology involved in a voyage to Mars. Includes classroom activities and other educational resources. Searchable.
Ulysses Solar Probe
Provides information on the mission and science of the Ulysses solar probe, launched in 1990 as a cooperative effort of the European Space Agency and NASA.
Voyager Project Home Page
Provides extensive information and images about the Voyager missions and their interplanetary tour. Includes details and photographs of the spacecraft, and their findings about Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Links to related sites.
Mir Falls to Earth - CNN Indepth Specials
Features footage of the re-entry of the Russian space station, Mir, as well as articles and photographs taken on and off the space station. Includes a map, an animation, and teaching resources. Links to related sites.
Space Science Hotlist
Provides links to information on the solar system, space travel, exploration, and missions, distant stars, etc. Provides background information, facts, images and teacher resources.
Features annotated links to information on the solar system and space flight.
Windows to the Universe
This multilevel space encyclopedia features information on our planet, the solar system, the universe, myths, space missions, people in science and special data. Includes teacher resources.
CosmiVerse: The online portal for space and science
An interesting gateway site for all things to do with space science. Includes information on the space shuttle, space news, science news, technology news, science fiction news, and even paranormal news. Can be searched by keyword.
Space & Astronomy
Provides links and information on individual planets and other space topics on space exploration.
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Updated March 2007.
