Space
Cool Sites!
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Kids Astronomy
Powerful and fun resource exploring astronomy and other
space related topics. Play games, learn through interactive
applications, and much more.
Astronomy Magazine – For Kids
Find out what it’s like on other planets. Learn how far away
the stars are. Try a fun, space-themed project. This website
contains lots of information for you to learn all about the
planets, asteroids, celestial navigation and much more.
Science Kids – Astronomy
Explore the universe with astronomy for kids and enjoy the
free games, fun facts, cool quizzes, amazing videos, science
fair projects and more!
SPACE
NASA – Solar System Exploration
‘We are NASA’s Planetary Science Division. Our
hardworking robots explore the planets and more on the
wild frontiers of our solar system.’
BBC Space
Explore space with beautiful pictures and exciting videos
that feature space experts such as Brian Cox and Patrick
Moore.
Red Bull Stratos
Red Bull Stratos - Mission to the Edge of Space and
Supersonic freefall. Red Bull Stratos was a space
diving project involving Austrian skydiver Felix
Baumgartner. On 14 October 2012, Baumgartner
flew approximately 39 kilometres (24 mi) into
the stratosphere over New Mexico, United States, in
a helium balloon before free falling in a pressure suit and
then parachuting to Earth. The total jump, from leaving the
capsule to landing on the ground, lasted approximately
ten minutes. Learn all about it at this site!
Learn about planets, stars, moons, galaxies, asteroids,
comets, telescopes and all kinds of astronomical objects. As
well as activities for children, there are also lesson plans
and worksheets for teachers, science ideas for parents
and a whole host of online teaching resources for anyone
interested in stars, planets, and the subject of astronomy.
PlanetQuest : The Search for Another Earth
NASA
We Choose The Moon
NASA.gov brings you images, videos and interactive features
from the unique perspective of America’s space agency.
Wechoosethemoon.org is an interactive experience
recreating the historic Apollo 11 mission to the Moon in
real time.
NASA Kids Club
This is a special section of NASA’s website designed
specifically for kids! You will find challenges, information,
games and much, much more!
NASA’s portal for news about the latest exoplanet
discoveries, the Kepler mission, planet hunters, and more.
Hubble Site
News center, gallery, discoveries, sci-tech, fun and games,
and reference desk.
European Space Agency
The European Space Agency portal features the latest
news in space exploration, human spaceflight, launchers,
telecommunications, navigation, monitoring and much
more.
Over the next few pages you will find an array of cosmic clicks and
astronomical apps, so delve straight in and get exploring our selection of
space oddities! We hope there is something for everyone, and remember –
these are here to get you started, we hope they send you off on your own
journey into a black hole of exploration!
Zooniverse
Zooniverse is real sci ence online! - They have several
space-based projects running, including Planet Hunters
and Galaxy Zoo. Be a part of real scientific research!
ESA – Kids
A kid friendly website from the European Space
Agency offering space related information, games, quizzes,
and photos.
National Geographic Space
Get information, facts, photos, news, videos, and more
about planets, space exploration, and the universe
from National Geographic.
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NASA’s Space Place
You will find lots to explore, do and play at this amazing
website designed specifically for children.
Cool Cosmos
Offers lessons and activities using infrared light. Also,
includes online tutorials, games and graphic galleries
related to this topic.
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