NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Apollo 16: Exploring Plum Crater
This is a photograph of Charles M. Duke, Jr. collecting rock samples at the Descartes landing site. Duke stands by Plum Crater while the Lunar Roving Vehicle waits parked in the background. The Lunar Roving Vehicle allowed the astronauts...
Other
U.s. Space and Rocket Center: About Space Camp
Read about the history of the original space camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Find out the lasting impact of space camp on alumni who attended this camp as children.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: An Overview of the Solar System
A detailed overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in the solar system.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Centrifuge
Wikipedia provides detailed information and history on centrifuges in scientific research and industry, including its importance in making nuclear weapons.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
NASA
Nasa: Apollo Lunar Surface Journal
NASA provides a record of the six Apollo landings on the Moon. This site provides transcripts of communications between the astronauts and mission control. Commentary by the astronauts and the journal editor is included.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Space Program
In 1957 the Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik and had an astronaut orbit the moon a few years later. The U.S. was shocked and vowed to not be left behind. Examine how JFK rallied the country and Congress to get behind the race...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Liftoff Into Space
Students learn about the history of space exploration and what is happening in the current space program.
NASA
Nasa: Virgil "Gus" Grissom Gemini 3 Summary
A brief outline of the Gemini 3 mission. Links to other NASA websites are available.
NASA
Nasa: Alan Shepard Apollo 14 Summary
An outline of the Apollo 14 Moon mission. Links to other NASA websites with detailed technical information and information on other Apollo missions are included on this site.
NASA
Nasa: Wally Schirra Apollo 7 Summary
A brief outline of the Apollo 7 mission. Links to other NASA websites are available.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Space Exploration Timeline
Kids learn about the timeline of the history of space exploration including early astronomy, astronauts, spacecraft, planets, and the Moon.
Kidport
Kidport: The Moon Landing
Travel back in history and see the first men on the moon. See photos of the crew, the launch, the landing and more.
Other
John Glenn: Astronaut/senator
A concise biography which describes the highlights of the life of John Glenn. Two photos are included in this site.
NASA
Nasa: Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin Apollo 11 Summary
This site from NASA provides a detailed and lengthy summary of the Apollo 11 mission. Comments (quotes) by each astronaut are provided giving personal accounts of the highlights of the mission which resulted in the first landing on the...
NASA
Nasa: Ed White Apollo 1 Summary
NASA report on Apollo 1 where Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Roger Chaffee, and Ed White II were killed in a fire inside the Command Module of the Apollo spacecraft. Links to other Web sites with more information are included.
NASA
Nasa: "The Slayton Case"
This site from NASA provides a description of the circumstances and events surrounding his grounding from space flight during the Mercury and Gemini Programs.
NASA
Nasa: Second Suborbital Trial
This site from NASA provides details of the preparation for the second flight of a Mercury spacecraft, Liberty Bell 7.
NASA
Nasa: Liberty Bell Tolls
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the second flight of a Mercury spacecraft and the second American to travel in space.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: Mission Mastermind
This site is provided for by Amazing Science. "NASA needs your help in planning a Hubble Servicing Mission. Join the team!"
NASA
Nasa: Ed White Gemini 4 Summary
This site from NASA provides a brief outline of the Gemini 4 space mission, which White flew with James A. McDivitt. Links to other NASA websites are available.
NASA
Nasa: Harrison Schmitt Apollo 17 Mission Summary
This site from NASA provides a brief outline of the last Apollo mission to the moon, Apollo 17. Links to other NASA websites are available.
NASA
Nasa: Scott Carpenter Mercury Aurora 7 Summary
NASA mission summary for the Aurora 7 Mercury space mission.
NASA
Nasa: Gordon Cooper Gemini 5 Mission Summary
A brief outline of the Gemini 5 mission. Links to other NASA websites are available.