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Orbital Mechanics

Lunar lander floating above the moon, with the Earth in the background

Let's Talk Space Exploration Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.

Satellites orbiting Earth

Introduction to Satellites

Backgrounders

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

Astronauts from the Apollo Mission landing on the moon.

Let's Talk Lunar Resources

Backgrounders

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

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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.

Space junk

Space Junk

STEM Explained

Litter isn't just a problem on Earth. When litter ends up in space, it can cause collisions and other consequences for satellites, the International Space Station and even for people on Earth!

Planet and asteroid orbits around the Sun

Orbital Mechanics

Backgrounders

This backgrounder helps explain the laws of Orbital Mechanics, including Newton’s Laws.