Space Walks in the Gemini MissionsNew March 2023! See images and archival footage as engineers discuss the challenges in creating successful space walks as part of the Gemini missions.
The Communications Systems for the Mercury ProjectNew March 2023! Learn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the communication systems used for the Mercury missions.
Gemini Mission Space WalksNew March 2023! See images and archival footage as engineers discuss the challenges in creating successful space walks as part of the Gemini missions.
What Technology Was Like When the Space Race BeganNew March 2023! Learn about and see examples of the technology available at the beginning of the space race with three NASA Mercury Program engineers.
Assembling the Mercury CapsuleNew February 2023! Connect with Mercury mission engineers and go into the white room at McDonnell in the 1950s to see how the Mercury capsule was assembled.
Public Paranoia, Soviet Fears, and America’s Drive in the Space RaceNew November 2022! Engineers with the Gemini program recall the fears Americans had in being behind the Soviets in the space race and how that could impact their lives.
Design and Build Process for the Gemini CapsuleNew August 2022! View images and archival footage as engineers describe how the Gemini capsule was designed and built to meet its mission specifications.
The Curiosity Rover on MarsNew May 2022! Learn about the mission of the Curiosity Rover as it explores Mars with mission scientist Dr. Ray Arvidson and NASA footage.
Lift Off on a Space FlightNew May 2022! Astronaut Dr. Linda Godwin describes what it was like to lift off in the space shuttle.
The Mission of the Curiosity Rover on MarsNew May 2022! Learn about the mission of the Curiosity Rover as it explores Mars with mission scientist Dr. Ray Arvidson and NASA footage.
What Happened to the Water on Mars?New May 2022! Planetary scientist Dr. Ray Arvidson explains where the water is on Mars.
The Mission of the Opportunity Rover on MarsNew May 2022! Learn what it's like to explore Mars using the Opportunity Rover with mission scientist Dr. Ray Arvidson and NASA footage.
Rocks from Mars and What They Can Tell UsNew May 2022! See images of rocks on Mars and learn what they tell us about the planet with Mars Mission member and planetary scientist Dr. Ray Arvidson.
Using Chimpanzees for Mercury Mission TestingLearn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the use of chimpanzees in testing for the Mercury missions.
Designing for the Rocket ChallengeStudents share their solution to a STEM lesson plan asking them to design a rocket that can successfully launch.
The Use of Chimpanzees in the Mercury Capsule Testing ProcessLearn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the use of chimpanzees in testing for the Mercury missions.
STEM in Aviation, Aeronautics, and AstronauticsScientists, engineers, pilots, and astronauts share examples of design, construction, and operation of space/air craft and the application of STEM principles in their work.
Countdown to Mars – Mars 2020 Perseverance RoverRaymond, E. Arvidson, PhD, thinks about the Mars 2020 mission which addressed high-priority science goals for Mars exploration, including key astrobiology questions about the potential for life on Ma...
STEM 19: Full STEAM Ahead with the Moon Landing ChallengeCommemorating the 50th anniversary of America’s moon landing and NASA’s renewed focus in returning to the moon, we invite you and your students to investigate the challenges and opportunities offered...
History in the First Person: Building the Mercury CapsuleLearn from the pioneers of America’s space race, the engineers who designed and built the Mercury capsule and the space systems that made it work.
History in the First Person: The Gemini ProjectLearn from the pioneers of America’s space race, the engineers who designed and built the Gemini capsule and the space systems that made it work.
Login to ViewThe Gemini CapsuleNew March 2023! View images and archival footage as engineers describe how the Gemini capsule was designed and built to meet its mission specifications.
Login to ViewUsing Chimpanzees for Mercury Mission TestingNew March 2023! Learn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the use of chimpanzees in testing for the Mercury missions.
Login to ViewThe Launch Systems for the Mercury ProjectNew March 2023! Learn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the launch system and commands used for the Mercury missions.
