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NASA

Nasa: Innovative Engines

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA's Glenn Research Center reports on its innovative engines program, namely ion propulsion, a technology that once only powered imaginary spacecraft in science fiction novels. It is now a reality.
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Other

Spacetech's Orrery: Comets Visitors From Afar

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a report on comets, with many links to more detailed information. Content includes a focus on Halley's Comet, Hale Bopp, and Shoemaker-Levy 9.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Keeping an Eye on Ions

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the development of a new rocket engine that operates by the ion propulsion as opposed to gas propulsion. Well written and great graphics!