Big Idea: Astronomy seeks to explain the origin and interactions of Earth and its solar system.

Learn about the history of space stations and how they help us learn about space.

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.

Learn about the history, functions, and types of satellites.

Learn about the history and math behind the Global Positioning System.

Discover some background information on how we'll learn to live and work on the Moon - and beyond!

Learn about how spacecraft have helped us learn about our Solar System.

Learn about the dwarf planets in our Solar System.

Learn about a new material for spacesuits and the engineer who designed it.

Learn about the amazing planets and moons of the outer Solar System.

Design and build a model space probe.

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to physics and aerospace.

Students will explore career profiles and relate them to what they are learning in science class.

An in-depth look at how the Earth got its layers.

Some astronomers are not looking for stars, planets or galaxies. They are searching for intelligent life in the universe beyond our planet.