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.
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.
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.
Login to ViewThe 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.
Login to ViewLift Off on a Space FlightNew May 2022! Astronaut Dr. Linda Godwin describes what it was like to lift off in the space shuttle.
Login to ViewExperiencing Re-entry and Landing from a Space Shuttle MissionNew May 2022! Astronaut Dr. Linda Godwin describes the re-entry and landing experience on a space shuttle mission.
Login to ViewWhat Happened to the Water on Mars?New May 2022! Planetary scientist Dr. Ray Arvidson explains where the water is on Mars.
Login to ViewThe 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.
Login to ViewWhat It Feels Like to Lift Off on a Space FlightNew May 2022! Astronaut Dr. Linda Godwin describes what it was like to lift off in the space shuttle.
Login to ViewThe Experience of Re-entry and Landing from a Space Shuttle MissionNew May 2022! Astronaut Dr. Linda Godwin describes the re-entry and landing experience on a space shuttle mission.
Login to ViewWhy Go Into Space?New May 2022! Astronaut Dr. Linda Godwin shares her views of why exploring space is important.
Login to ViewWhy Explore the Planets?New May 2022! Planetary scientist Dr. Ray Arvidson shares his views of why exploring space is important.
Login to ViewDoubts About Going into SpaceHear first hand accounts of people's worries as America began its space program.
Login to ViewGetting Astronauts in the Mercury CapsuleLearn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe how the Mercury capsule was built with the astronaut in mind.
Login to ViewDesign of the Mercury CapsuleLearn directly from engineers with NASA's Mercury program and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the design, features, and building process for the Mercury space capsule.
Login to ViewImpacts of the Mercury Space MissionsEngineers with NASA's Mercury program describe the impact of the Mercury program and their pride in being part of it.
Login to ViewUsing 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.
Login to ViewWhy Did America Want to Go Into Space?Engineers with NASA's Mercury program describe the "Cold War" feel at the time the space race began.
Login to ViewThe Life of Gus Grissom – From A Boy in Indiana to an Astronaut in SpaceBiographer George Leopold describe Gus Grissom's rise from a small town in Indiana to his career as an astronaut for NASA.
Login to ViewDesigning for the Rocket ChallengeStudents share their solution to a STEM lesson plan asking them to design a rocket that can successfully launch.
Login to ViewDesigning for the Barbienaut ChallengeStudents share their solution to a STEM lesson plan asking them to design a space suit that can withstand certain elements.
Login to ViewDesigning for the Lander ChallengeStudents share their solution to a STEM lesson plan asking them to design a vehicle able to successfully land on a surface from a height above.
Login to ViewDesigning for the Rover ChallengeStudents share their solution to a STEM lesson plan asking them to design a rover able to travel over several different surfaces.