Let's Talk Space Exploration Resources
Backgrounders
Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.
Let's Talk Mars Resources
Backgrounders
Discover a set of resources to get you up to speed on the discussion surrounding Mars
Destination Mars
Backgrounders
Discover how space agencies have explored the Red Planet in the past and present and learn about the future of human spaceflight to the red planet.
Soil on Mars
Backgrounders
Learn how soil is different on Mars than on Earth, and what that means for growing plants on the red planet.
Earth vs. Mars
Backgrounders
Learn about the characteristics of the Earth and Mars, two planets in our Solar System.
Exploration of the Planets in the Solar System
Backgrounders
Learn about how spacecraft have helped us learn about our Solar System.
Meet Our Dwarf Planets
Backgrounders
Learn about the dwarf planets in our Solar System.
The Outer Solar System
Backgrounders
Learn about the amazing planets and moons of the outer Solar System.
Why is it colder in the winter even though the Earth is closer to the Sun?
Hands-on Activities
Learn why we have seasons in this hands on activity.
What is your weight on another planet?
Hands-on Activities
Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.
The Inner Solar System
STEM Explained
Earth is covered in rocks. So are Mercury, Venus, Mars and the Moon. Does that mean the rocky planets are all the same?
Jan Cami
Career Profiles
Associate Professor, Astronomy