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Astronomy & Space

Megasites
Astronomy History
Asteroids
Astronauts
Auroras
Black Holes
Extraterrestrials
Mysterious & Unexplained

Planets & moons
Rockets
Satellites
Space exploration
Spacecraft
Stars & star gazing
Telescopes & observatories

Megasites

Amazing Space: http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/

Go on an adventure into the space through interactive games about galaxies, color and light. Learn the facts about black holes, comets, the solar system and more.
Arty the Part-Time Astronaut: http://www.artyastro.com/artyastro.htm

Learn about the speed of light, the Hubble space telescope, planets and play fun online games about space.This fully animated Flash website may load slowly.
Ask the Space Scientist: http://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry/ask/askmag.html

Do you have a question about astronomy and space science? You've come to the right place! This website has an archive of thousands of questions that visitors have sent since August 1995. Have a look through these archives first to try and find the answer to your question, or read questions and answers from other people. From NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Image Education Center.
The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System: http://nineplantets.org/

Did you know that not very long ago, we thought that we had 9 planets? Follow the discussion of redefining the word "planet," and why astronomers have reached a new concensus on this matter. Take a multi-media adventure to learn the history, mythology and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons, and other objects in our solar system. Learn how you can explore space from your own back yard!.
Careers in Astronomy: http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/careers.php

A guide book to astonomy as a career, including a Question and Answer archive for Most Recent, Most Popular, and Radom Questions. The "Ask An Astonaut" portion is hosted by the Astronomy Department at Cornell University.
Human Physiology in Space: http://www.nsbri.org/HumanPhysSpace/

What does it feel like being in Space? How does NASA learn about the effect of space travel on human life? Where does NASA hope to send people in the future? Find out answers to these questions and more. From the National Biomedical Research Institute.
NASA KIDS: http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/

"NASA KIDS is an on-line printable resource designed for kids aged 5 to 14." Learn about space, rockets, astronauts, and more. You can also play games and solve puzzles.
The Messier Catalog: http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/messier/Messier.html

A compilation of space images photographed with a telescope, first initiated in 1758-1782 by a French astronamer, Charles Messier. View a variety of detailed color photographs of space, from Nebulae, to Star Clusters and Galaxies. From Messier Webring.
National Air and Space Museum: http://www.nasm.si.edu/

From the Smithsonian Institute, this site presents news, exhibits, and galleries relating to Space. Inclues a "This Day in History," component with space-related travel records and discoveries.
Neuron: NeuroLab Online: http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/neuron/

Interact with the NASA space mission and the Neurolab experiments, with these archives of past research and postings for upcoming events! Read the most recent space news from NASA, view facts, figures and flicks. Find resources for kids, parents and teachers. From NASA.
SEDS: Students for the Exploration and Development of Space: http://www.seds.org/

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) is a site developed by a group of international high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, from a diverse range of academic backgrounds. Learn how you can become a member, read news, and explore past and present projects and presentations. Learn about the latest in exploration of Mars, and more.
Space exploration Merit Badge: www.rocketmime.com/space/space.html

All the information you may require to complete the Boy Scout Space exploration Merit Badge, and links to other fun and interesting space information.
Space Place: http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/

"Come on in and check out our games, animations, projects, and fun facts about Earth, space and technology."
StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers: http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/

Explore the universe at this colorful website maintained by NASA. Select a level to begin your exploration, as a Starchild.
Stephen Hawking's Universe: http://www.thirteen.org/hawking/html/home.html

Learn about the Space-Time Continuum, the scientific concept of singularity from British Theoretical physiscist Stephen Hawking, and man who holds a position of teaching at Cambridge, once taught by Sir Isaac Newton. Includes strange explanation of the strange, "unexplained" aspects of space, and more.
Today@NASA.gov: http://www.nasa.gov/news//

This site features the latest news and events for NASA, including media releases, speeches, plans and reports, and more! Includes NASA Mission Directorates in relation to Aeronautics Research, Exploration Systems, Science, and Space Operations.
: http://library.thinkquest.org/28327/?tqskip=1

Take a virtual journey into the Universe, with this site by ThinkQuest. Explore the planets, the universe, satellites, famous people and space stations. Watch planetary interactive movies or join a chat room to talk about space. Requires Java and Shockwave plug-in.
Windows to the Universe: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/

A fun website about the Universe. Play games, use a journal tool, and write a blog. Read about our planet, our solar system, astronomy and the universe and more!

Kepler — Planetary Motion
Isaac Newton — Motion & Gravity
Pascal's Law
Ptolemy
Pythagoras

Archimedes Principle

The Archimedes Principle: http://www.exploratorium.edu/xref/phenomena/archimedes'_principle.html

Explores the Archimedes' Principle of boyancy, with additional related links. Search a Phenomenon Index, Exhibits Index, and Area Index.

Copernican Model

Copernicus: http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/biography/Copernicus.html

Read about the life of Nicholaus Copernicus including his discovery that the sun is the center of the solar system, not the earth. Explore other resources from Eric Weisstein's World of Biography by viewing an alphabetical Index. From WolframResearch and ScienceWorld.com.
Copernicus' Universe: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/hawking/universes/html/coper.html

Historical Foundations of the Universe--PBS elaborates upon the Copernicus'theory of the sun being at the center of our solar system, and connects other people's discoveries that have shaped our initial understanding of the universe, including Potolemy, and Sir Isaac Newton.
Copernican Model: A Sun Centered Solar System: http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/retrograde/copernican.html

This website from the University of Tennessee supports the Copernican Model of a sun-centered solar system, with with basic colars, and shapes, as a helpful scientific model for understanding.
Modern History Sourcebook: From The Revolutions of the Heavenly Bodies, 1543: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1543copernicus2.html

Nicolas Copernicus' theory that the earth revolves around the sun, and the sun isn't the center of the universe, providing reasons for his thinking explained. From the Internet Modern History Sourcebook.

Marie Curie & radioactivity

Madam Curie and the Science of Radioactivity: http://www.aip.org/history/curie/

The American Institute for Physics presents the basic story of Marie Curie, with her discovery of mysterious element radium. Additionally, is a link to another page with more links for a Marie Curie exhibit, and more resources relating to science and Marie Curie's life.

Einstein & relativity

Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity: http://www.fearofphysics.com/Relativity/relativity.html

Fear of Physics explains Einstein's Theory of Relativity with an easy to understand language.

Galileo Galilei & Heliocentric Theory

Heliocentrism: http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/whos_who_level2/galileo.html

From StarChild, a partnershiop with NASA, Galileo's role in proving the sun is the center of the solar system is explained. Includes additional StarChild links such as Imagine the Universe, a site for ages 14 and up.
Modern History Sourcebook: The Crime of Galileo: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1630galileo.html

Indictment and abjuration of Galileo in 1633, for holding as true, the doctrine that the sun is immmovable, and at the center of the universe. Includes a Galileo Timeline from Rice University. From the Internet Modern Sourcebook.

Hipparchus

Hipparchus: http://www.hps.cam.ac.uk/starry/hipparchus.html

General presentation of Hipparhus' discovery of the motion of points of solstice and equinox and precession of equinoxes. Hipparchus is considered to be the Greatest Astronomer of Antiquity." Read about Hipparchs' use of Babylonian astronomy, in comparison to Greek Astronamy.

Kepler & Laws of Planetary Motion

Kepler's Laws: http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/02144/basics/kepintro.htm

This Thinkquest website explains the three laws of planetary motion using basic colored diagrams and animation. This site also provides other interesting facts about propellants and propulsion, exploration, and Space Travel, and more.

Isaac Newton & Laws of Motion & Gravity

Newton's Laws: http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/02144/basics/newton.htm

This Thinkquest website explains Netwon's three laws of motion and his universal law of gravity.
Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion: http://id.mind.net/~zona/mstm/physics/mechanics/forces/newton/newton.html

Newton's three laws of motion are explained. Test your knowledge and understanding with sample problems, to evaluate the laws of motion!
Why Gravity Causes Things to Fall: http://www.fearofphysics.com/Fall/fall.html

This site from Fear of Physics explains how gravity works and includes an interactive game to test your understanding of the laws of gravity, involving some mathematics.

Pascal's Law

Pascal's Law: http://www.answers.com/topic/pascal-s-law

Answers.com explains Pascal's Law. Results provided include a number of related references that can help you understand Pascal's Law more clearly.

Ptolemy

Ptolemy's Universe: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/hawking/universes/html/ptole.html

From PBS, Ptolemy's theory that the earth is the center of the universe is explored. Read more about the influence of Nicolas Corpernicus, and one Johannes Kelper to understand this theory.

Pythagoras

Who's Pythagoras?: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/proof/puzzle/pythagoras.html

Biography of the mathematician and his theorem.

Auroras

Nordlys - Northern Lights: http://www.northern-lights.no/

What are the Northern Lights? What causes them and why? Learn the science behind the Aurora Borealis, news articles, and view over 1,700 auriol photographs. From Nordlyssenteret.
The Aurora Page: http://www.geo.mtu.edu/weather/aurora/

Information, links and color photo images of the "Northern Lights," with additional Aurora Page Special Links, relating more information on Aurora Borealis and astronamy, and on Space and the Sun. From Department of Geological & Mining Engineering & Sciences, Michigan Technological University.

Asteroids

Doomsday Asteroid: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/spacewatch/

NOVA Online, in association with PBS, provides information about asteroids, comets, and other astronomical bodies.

Black Holes

Black Holes and Neutron Stars: http://www.eclipse.net/~cmmiller/BH/blkmain.html

Learn about black holes and neutron stars with this clearly presented, easy to follow page. Includes links to discover the way that we identify Black Holes, and a Question and Answer Page.

Extraterrestrials & Aliens

What Would Aliens Look Like?: http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/find_out/guides/tech/aliens/newsid_2636000/2636907.stm

If there really are creatures from outer space, what might they look like? Would they have 2 eyes, or 500? Has anyone actually seen an alien? What are scientists doing to discover other forms of life? Read about all this on this page, by BBC.
Aliens: A World of Possibilities: http://exhibits.pacsci.org/aliens/welcome2.html

Discover why scientists believe no other life exists beyond earth and why they believe aliens haven't visited our planet. Also, explore what IS out there, in the section "Worlds Beyond Earth." From the Pacific Science Center, Seattle.
The Hunt for Alien Worlds: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/worlds/

NOVA Online presents the "The Hunt for Alien Worlds," addressing the question: is there life beyond earth? Follow the links to read about the theories and facts about the possibilities of lift on other planets in Outer Space. High graphics may cause this site to load slowly--Text version is available as an alternative.
Life Beyond Earth: http://www.pbs.org/lifebeyondearth/

PBS explores the possibilities of life on other planets. Is it not enough that we know life exists here on Earth? Are any of the planets in our Solar System inhabitable? What about others? Ever wanted to have a pen pal that is an alien? Read the discussion by scientists of the possibilities for life on other planets.
NASA's Origins Program: http://eis.jpl.nasa.gov/origins/

Visit this site from PlanetQuest, in association with NASA, and the California Institute of Technology, and learn the details of NASA's planetary exploration. Source includes fun, related links, and additional information resources, including MultiMedia application. Explore and have fun!
The National UFO Reporting center: http://www.nwlink.com/~ufocntr/

View the web's most comprehensive and up to date UFO information presented by America's foremost UFO Reporting Agency. Read witness accounts and other information relating to UFOs.
The SETI Institute: http://www.seti-inst.edu/

The SETI Institute serves as a home for scientific research in the general field of Life in the Universe with an emphasis on the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI).

Planets & Moons

Megasites
Earth & the Moon
Jupiter
Mars

Mercury
Neptune
Pluto
Saturn

The Sun
Uranus
Venus

Planet Megasites

Exploring the Planets: http://www.nasm.si.edu/ceps/etp/etp.htm

The Nine Planets is a collection information about our Solar System intended for a general audience, with little technical background. Learn about past, present, and future tools used in space for exploration. View just how bit planets are in relation to the sun, with a scale model of the Solar System! Learn about the history and achievements of planetary explorations, both Earth-based and by spacecraft. From the Smithsonian Institue, and National Air and Space Museum
The Nine Planets: http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html

Take a a multimedia tour of the Solar System by Bill Arnett, and discover past and present beliefs about Space, including the belief that there are 9 planets in our solar system, when it's been discovered now there are only 8.
Solar System Online: http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/sso/

Explore the details about space, and the ways that NASA is involved in exploration of the Solar System. Search NASSA Quest, or follow the labelled tabls to explore and adventure! From NASA and National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Views of the Solar System: http://www.solarviews.com/

Available in English, Spanish and Portuguege, this website presents a vivid multimedia adventure unfolding the splendor of the Sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and more.
Welcome to the Planets: http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/welcome.htm

What to see a picture your favorite planet? This website from NASA is a photo database of many of the best images from NASA's planetary exploration program. View a chart of facts for each planet, including how many earth years make up a year on other planets. View records of each planet, and more.

Earth & Moon

Earth
Moon

Earth

The Birth of Earth: http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5341/?tqskip=1

This Thinkquest website from North Shoreview Montessori School, explores how the earth was formed and the ways in which the earth continues to change everyday. View a timeline of eras, and about plate tectonics, or play a crossword or Word Search game.
Earth: http://www.nineplanets.org/earth.html

View color photo shots, and learn quick facts and general deatils about planet Earth.
Earth and Moon Viewer: http://www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html

This site enables one to view the Earth and the Moon from different angles and perspectives, in relation to other spatial bodies for example the Earth from the Moon, or as showing only day and night. Requires a graphic Web browser with forms of support and the ability to display GIF and JPEG images. Look for the instructions to guide you to do this, before you proceed.
Earth Today: http://www.nasm.si.edu/earthtoday/

From the Smithsonian Institute and National Air and Space Museum, view clear and colorful and clear graphics depicting the planets, including the earth and its atmosphere. View the activity of El Nino and La Nina on the Earth, the locations of all tectonic plates, and the earth's vegetation cycle. Follow clearly laid out descriptions and explanations, with clear and colorful digital imaging.

Moon

The Moon: Earth's Satellite: http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/solar_system_level1/moon.html

This website from NASA's StarChild, presents information about the moon's surface and how and why it revolves arond the earth. Learn about the gravitational affect of the Moon upon the Earth's ocean tides.
MoonScience: http://www.space.com/news/a11_science.html

Read news about destinations, spaceflight, science, Space and the enterntainment industry and lots more with this website from Imaginova, a leading digital media and commerce company.
Complete Sun and Moon Data for One Day: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html

Search for complete Sun and Moon data for one day, from any town or city, in any state or territory you choose, from past to present. Learn about the specifics of your city or town! Have friends in other places around the world? Check out what it's been like for them!From Astonomical Applications Department.

Jupiter

Jupiter: http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/choices/jupiter1.htm

Click on a color image of one of the planets, and discover quick facts about that planet.
Jupiter: http://www.nineplanets.org/jupiter.html

Learn about the biggest planet in our solar system! Learn its temperature, mass, size, what its made up of, and the distance relativity to other planets. From Bill Arnett and NinePlanets.
Project Galileo: Bringing Jupiter to Earth: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/galileo/

An extensive collection of newly-released images and data from Jupiter. Read a brief introduction to the Jupiter Mission, and join in the excitement as you travel through Galileo's exploration of our solar system's largest planet! Some links require Quicktime player or RealPlayer. From NASA and Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Mars

Imagine Mars: http://imaginemars.jpl.nasa.gov/index3.html

From NASA and the National Endowment for the Arts, this site's goal is to inspire the initiative of students to work together with scientists, engineers, artists, and civic leaders to design and to share a futuristic Mars community for 100 people! Explore community culture, and decide what scientific, artistic and cultural elements are important to a community's success. Follow the lesson plans create and discover the world of Mars!
Mars: http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/choices/mars1.htm

Quick facts about the planet with clickable images.
Mars: http://www.nineplanets.org/mars.html

Learn about the temperature, mass, size, what the planet is made of, and its proximity to other planets. From Bill Arnet and The Nine Planets Solar System Tour
The Mars Millenium Project: http://www.mars2030.net/

From the National Endowment for the Arts, Sciences, Jet Propulsion Laboratory of the California Institute of Technology, NASA, and Free Federal Resources for Educational Excellence. This site invites you to use your imagination to picture the future! What might it be like in forty or fifty years? Come and find out!

Mercury

Mercury: http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/choices/mercury1.htm

Quick facts about the planet with clickable images.
Mercury: http://www.nineplanets.org/mercury.html

Learn about the temperature, mass, size, what the planet is made of, and its proximity to other planets. From Bill Arnet and The Nine Planets Solar System Tour.

Neptune

Neptune: http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/choices/neptune1.htm

Quick facts about the planet and clickable images.
Neptune: http://www.nineplanets.org/neptune.html

Learn about the temperature, mass, size, what the planet is made of, and its proximity to other planets. From Bill Arnet and The Nine Planets Solar System Tour.

Pluto

Pluto: http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/choices/pluto1.htm

Quick facts about the planet and clickable images.
Pluto: http://www.nineplanets.org/pluto.html

Learn about the temperature, mass, size, what the planet is made of, and its proximity to other planets. From Bill Arnet and The Nine Planets Solar System Tour.

Saturn

Cassini: Mission to Saturn & Titan: http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/home/index.cfm

From the National Endowment for the Arts, Sciences, Jet Propulsion Laboratory of the California Institute of Technology, and NASA, this site details the results of the launch toward Saturn & Titan. Features an overview of Saturn as a planet, includes images and videos, and details about the Cassini-Huygens.
Saturn: http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/choices/saturn1.htm

Quick facts about the planet with clickable images.
Saturn: http://www.nineplanets.org/saturn.html

Learn about the temperature, mass, size, what the planet is made of, and its proximity to other planets. From Bill Arnet and The Nine Planets Solar System Tour.

The Sun

Stanford Solar center: http://solar-center.stanford.edu/

Stanford University presents information about the sun, including past experiences with ancient observatories, solar Folklore, quizzes and more!
The Sun: http://www.nineplanets.org/sol.html

Learn about the temperature, mass, size, what the Sun is made of, and its proximity to other planets. From Bill Arnet and The Nine Planets Solar System Tour.
The Sun: A Multimedia Tour: http://www.michielb.nl/sun/

Take a virtual tour of the sun with facts and photos.
Complete Sun and Moon Data for One Day: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.php

This site from the Astonomical Applications Department of the U.S. Navy, allows you to gather complete Sun and Moon data for one day, for any time of the year, from past to the present, and according to a specified U.S. location.

Uranus

Uranus: http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/choices/uranus1.htm

Quick facts about the planet with clickable images.
Uranus: http://www.nineplanets.org/uranus.html

Learn about the temperature, mass, size, what the planet is made of, and its proximity to other planets. From Bill Arnet and The Nine Planets Solar System Tour.

Venus

Venus: http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/choices/venus1.htm

Quick facts about the planet with clickable images.
Venus: http://www.nineplanets.org/venus.html

Learn about the temperature, mass, size, what the planet is made of, and its proximity to other planets. From Bill Arnet and The Nine Planets Solar System Tour.

Space exploration

Megasites
Apollo Missions
Apollo 11

Astronauts
Rockets
Satellites

Space exploration megasites

Ask a Space Scientist: http://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry/ask/askmag.html

From NASA Aeronautics and Space Administration, send a question to an astonaut and find out first hand information from those who have experienced space travel! This site is supported and maintained by Imager for Magnetopause to Aurora Global Exploration (IMAGE) includes details of scientific discoveries, and includes a classroom activities section, and instructions for creating a soda pop bottle Magneometer! Maybe your question is already answered! See Ask an Astrophysicist.
Basics of Space Flight Learners' Workbook: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/basics/

Basics of Space Flight Learners' Workbook.
NASA Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.education.nasa.gov/home/faq_general.html

What is NASA? Information about the space shuttle, space and space flight and more.
A Giant Leap for Mankind: http://www.life.com/Life/

From Time magazine online, this website explores the race to space between Russia and the US, the events of space flight, and the moon landing.
Kennedy Space center: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/home/

Official NASA website for the Kennedy Space center. Visit the Kennedy Space Center virtually, and learn about the organization that is our gateway to exploring, discovering, and understanding the Solar System. Read about upcoming events to attend, shuttle operations and more!
Space Race: http://www.nasm.si.edu/galleries/gal114/

From the Smithsonian Institute and National Air and Space Museumtake a virtual tour of the National Air and Space Museum's permanent exhibit documenting the US and Soviet Union race into space during the Cold War, and more.
Yesterday's Space Facts: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/dayfacts/archives/

From the Smithsonian Institute and National Air and Space Museum, this website presents "this day in US space history." By typing in a date or set of dates or by keyword search, one can retrieve arcived historical recordings of any day in the past.

Apollo Missions

Apollo to the Moon: http://www.nasm.edu/apollo/apollo.htm

From the National Air and Space Museum, read the story of the Apollo Mission to the Moon, and of Apollo Missions afterwards. Discover what was found on the moon, and what else was learned about the moon. Includes a list of artifacts from Apollo Missions.
The Apollo Program: http://www.nasm.si.edu/apollo/apollo.htm

All about the Apollo Lunar Missions, in summary, with launch locations. From the National Air and Space Museum (NASA).
The Apollo Program: http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/lunar/apollo.html

Imagery & Information from past manned Apollo missions. From the Smithsonian Institute, and National Air and Space Museum.
Contact Light: http://www.retroweb.com/apollo.html

"A Personal Retrospective of Project Apollo, from the perspectives of participants, reflecting on all past Apollo Missions; in prespective of a youthful fan, who is dreaming of these adventures, when they are happening. Also includes over 3 thousand high-quality Apollo photograph scans, video and audio clips, and more in "Project Apollo Archive."
A Giant Leap for Mankind: http://www.life.com/Life/space/giantleap/

From Life online, this website dicusses the the Cold War and the Space Race.
Where No Man Has Gone Before: History of Apollo Missions: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/SP-4214/contents.html

Follow the progress of the beginning Apollo Missions, throughout the twentieth century, exploring the facts, and learning about the Major Issues and challenges experienced. From NASA History.

Apollo 11

25th Anniversary of Apollo 11 : 1969 - 1994: http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/lunar/apollo11.html

Follow the story of Apollo discoveries with photographs, images, and information about Apollo discoveries and the lunar landing. From NASA.
Apollo 11 Lunar Surface Journal: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a11/a11.html

Journal of Apollo 11's landing and mission to the moon. Includes an Image Library, Flight Plans, Video and Movies and more! From NASA.
The Apollo 11 at 35: http://www.nasa.gov/vision/space/features/apollo11_35th.html

The summer of 2004 marked the 35th anniversary of man's walk on the moon. Learn this history of this event at this NASA site.

Rockets

3...2...1...Blast Off!: http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/programs/g-scouts/space1.html

Watch a movie of a launch, learn about the basics of Rocket Science, and the history of Rock Science, and much more! Build your own rocket and learn how you can launch it! From the Franklin Institute, Resources For Science Learning.
A Brief History of Rockets: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/TRC/Rockets/history_of_rockets.html

NASA presents a brief history of rockets. Read about when people were first thinking about space travel, and of the first successful launching by the Soviet Union.
Launch Vehicles: http://www.spaceandtech.com/spacedata/elvs/elvs.shtml

Select from a menu of options from expendable launch vehicles to rocket engines and rocket motors. Where are the launch sites, and what do they look like? Learn about the construction of rockets, and types of rockets, such as chemical and non-chemical, cluster and multi-usage rockets. From Andrew's Space & Technology.
Beginner's Guide to Rockets: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/TRC/Rockets/RocketActivitiesHome2.html

Great for a classroom activity! This page is an index of rocket activities, presented by NASA available from NASA Glenn Research Center. Includes background information on many scientific and mathematical topics.
Sport Rocketry: http://www.nar.org/SPR/

Sport Rocketryis the official journal of the National Association of Rocketry. Learn about evevnts and a flying contest, and how to become a member.

Satellites

How Satellites Work: http://octopus.gma.org/surfing/satellites/

Learn about the different types of satellites, what they can do and how they are used. Read about the structure of a satellite, what they can track, and how a satellite is launched. From Gulf of Maine Aquarium. View a digiatal model of the Earth with space junk orbiting it!
Space Junk: http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/solarsystem/earth/spacejunk.shtml

What is space junk? How much is out there? How did it get there? Read about the basics of Space Junk from Science & Nature, BBC.
The Satellite Site: http://www.thetech.org/exhibits_events/online/satellite/

What is a satellite? What do Satellites do? Learn about the basics of satellites including their purpsoses, anatomy, and details of orbiting. A great introduction to the basics of satellites! Create your own satellite online! From LOCKHEED MARTIN and TheTech Museum of Innovation.

Spacecraft

Mission Control center: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/mcc/

Experience what it's like to be part of the NASA launch team! Click on the interactive images to learn more about the response of a team, with the Mission Control Center and the ISS Flight Control Room. Requires use of Flash Player.
NASA Space Shuttle Virtual Tour: http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/missions/sts-90/vrtour/

Take a virtual tour of the cockpit of a space shuttle! Go through the airlock and see the inside of the Neurolab payload! Follow the check points to begin. Java capable browser required.
Space Shuttle Basics: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/basics/

Basic information from NASA presenting the parts of a shuttle, and how they work. Labelled diagrams are included to identify shuttle parts.
Shuttle Reference Manual: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/shutref/

NASA presents a Shuttle Reference Manual of terms with definitions and descriptions relating the terms to the concept of Rocket Science, and Shuttles. Read through the terms to help you understand concepts and terminology used to discuss the subject of shuttles. Includes a Verbose Index of the Manual for reference. From NASA.

Stars

Interactive Sky Chart: http://skyandtelescope.com/observing/skychart/

Get accustomed to viewing sky charts for any location on Earth, on any date, at any time, with help from this site by Skiy & Telescope, The Essential Magazine of Astonomy. Read news, subscribe, and more, relating to the Astonomy.
Aboriginal Star Knowledge: Native American Astronomy: http://www.kstrom.net/isk/stars/starmenu.html

Read Folk stories and legends relating Native American believes and star knowledge. From San Francisco Exploratorium, and MIT Astronomy Education.
The Constellations and their Stars: http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/

Read about the constellations, stars and more. Learn what constellations are, naming stars by categoy and alphabetically, and view a Constellation Table. Check out the "Astronomy Picture of the Day!" From the Washburn Ovservatory.
Astronomy Basics: http://skyandtelescope.com/howto/basics/

Learn star gazing basics, undertanding Celestial coordinates,Secrets of Deep-Sky Ovserving and more! From Sky and Telescoper with star names and other astronomical objects.
A Mystery of Space: Stars: http://library.thinkquest.org/25763/?tqskip=1

This Think, explore the Quest website and explore stars through fun and interactive activities. Select either 12 or 13.
Star Journey: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/stars/

Travel among the stars, courtesy of National Geographic.
The Web Nebulae: http://nineplanets.org/twn/

What are stars made of? Check out this page about nature's beauty of Space, includes photos of interstellar gas and dust. Well organized, and easy to follow, with helpful list of all sources, list of images and index and glossary. From Bill Arnett.

Telescopes & observatories

Bradford Robotic Telescope: http://www.telescope.org/

From a collection known as the Bradford Robotic Telescope, view Outer Space, for free! Look through a telescope online with this site. Also view a photo gallert of star and galaxy shots, join a discussion forum, and read revews and news articles. From the Bradford Robotic Telescope, University of Bradford. The Web doesn't get more hands-on than this!
Hubble Space Telescope's Greatest Hits: 1990-1995: http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/newsdesk/archive/releases/1995/49/

Photographs archived from the Hubble space telescope--includes shots of star clusters, nebulae, galaxeies, and more!.
Sky & Telescope: http://skyandtelescope.com/

From Sky & Telescope: The Essential Magazine of Astonomy, this site provides interesting up-to-date articles, photographs of the latest discoveries and explorations into space, and more! Learn how to view the night sky to see Jupiter and Venus in late fall, early winter, with an interactive picture. Click on the dates, to read the details for that month and where to look.