European Space Agency
European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Jupiter
A basic overview of the planet Jupiter. Links to information about the other planets and objects in our solar system are included.
European Space Agency
European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Life in Space: Like to Be an Astronaut?
Basic information about what it takes to become an astronaut. Links to more information about astronauts and living in space are included.
European Space Agency
European Space Agency: Story of the Universe
The story of the universe is told in this engaging site by the European Space Agency. The history of European space science is timelined with dates ranging from 1066 to present day. The birth of galaxies, the big bang, and the beginnings...
European Space Agency
European Space Agency: Protecting Nature: Fighting Pollution by Tracking Trucks
Article explains how satellite technologies are used to track and combat pollucton.
European Space Agency
European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Earth: Natural Disasters: Satellites Help Japan
A brief explanation of how satellite images are used to record and monitor the damage caused by a natural disaster, in this case the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of March 24, 2011.
European Space Agency
European Space Agency: Esa Kids: Our Universe: Black Holes
Brief one-page explanation of a black hole.