NASA
Nasa Star Child: Star Child
StarChild from NASA defines and describes the Solar System in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. The website is broken down into two versions for the student, grade school and junior high.
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Space Exploration Resources: March to the Moon
A collection of images and movies from the original Project Mercury space missions, Gemini Project, and Apollo missions of the 1960s.
NASA
Nasa: Buildup for the Space Offensive
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the events immediately preceding the first American in orbit mission of the Mercury spacecraft Friendship 7.
NASA
Nasa: An American in Orbit
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the first manned American orbital flight of a Mercury spacecraft.
NASA
Nasa: John Glenn the Hero
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of events following the successful 3 Earth orbit mission of the Friendship 7 Mercury spacecraft.
Other
Latino Cultures & History: Hispanic Threads in America
This resource provides a general overview of Latino involvement in American history.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Sally Ride
Learn about the first American woman to go up in space with this brief article on Sally Ride.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Liftoff Into Space
Students learn about the history of space exploration and what is happening in the current space program.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: John Herschel Glenn Jr Biography
Interesting biographical information, fun facts, and famous quotes about John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth.
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Mocomi: Neil Armstrong Biography
Interesting biographical information and achievements about Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Eye Tracking Device
An astronaut experiments in gravity free space with an eye tracking device. The complicated equipment rests on the astronauts head as he floats around the shuttle.
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Scholastic: Mae Jemison
This site takes a look at Mae Jemison, the first female African-American astronaut. Content includes a brief biography, a picture, and an excerpt from her book, "Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments from My Life."
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Alabama: Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator
This structure was built in 1955 to provide a simulated zero-gravity environment in which engineers, designers, and astronauts could perform the various phases of research needed to gain firsthand knowledge concerning design and...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Rendezvous Docking Simulator
Trainer used by Gemini and Apollo program astronauts to practice rendezvous and docking techniques at Langley Research Center.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Uss Hornet (Cvs 12) (Aircraft Carrier)
Essex class aircraft carrier which was commissioned in November 1943. She played a role in the Pacific battles of World War II and then went on to serve in the Vietnam War. It also recovered the Apollo Astronauts as they returned from...
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Eagle Prepares to Descend to the Lunar Surface, July 20, 1969.
NPR provides facts about the problems faced by the astronauts on Apollo 11. Offers a great photo gallery, a video clip of the event, and excellent related web resources.
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People in Karnal Town Pay Tribute
The BBC reports on the reaction in India after the death of astronaut Kalpana Chawla during the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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Magazine Cover Featuring Kalpana Chawla
The BBC reports on the reaction in India after the death of astronaut Kalpana Chawla during the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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Ilan Ramon
The BBC explores the Israel's reaction to the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy and the death of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon.
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Photo of Julie Payette
A brief biography of Canadian female astronaut, Julie Payette. The biography profiles Payette's career as an electrical and computer engineer and pilot as well as her main claim to fame: being the first Canadian to work onboard the...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Research in Space
This photo shows an astronaut researching in the zero gravity environment of space.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Buzz Aldrin on the Moon
A NASA photo of American astronaut Buzz Aldrin as he walks on the moon in his spacesuit.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Buzz Aldrin's Bootprint
This famous NASA photo taken on the moon is of American astronaut Buzz Aldrin's bootprint.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Lunar Rover
A photo of an astronaut as he interacts with a lunar rover while on the moon.
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