Anniversary of Columbia Tragedy - Memorial
It is always sad when someone dies, especially when it is someone you know or like. The people who work in outer space know it is dangerous, but they do it anyway because they want to help. When the space shuttle Columbia blew up on February 1, 2003, it was a sad day for many people. We want to remember the people who died and thank them for their bravery. Visit The Memorial[/linl]----------
NASA Asks Students To Help Design Orbital Space Colony
As children around the world begin the new school year, NASA scientists are seeking their help in designing an orbital space colony. NASA Ames Research Center, located in California's Silicon Valley, is holding its annual Space Settlement Contest and inviting students from around the world to develop and submit their designs for permanent space communities.[link url=http://space.about.com/cs/kidshu1/a/colonydesignkid.htm]Learn More
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Celestial Composition - New Hubble Image
Amid a backdrop of far-off galaxies, the majestic dusty spiral, NGC 3370, looms in the foreground in this NASA Hubble Space Telescope image. Recent observations taken with the Advanced Camera for Surveys show intricate spiral arm structure spotted with hot areas of new star formation. But this galaxy is more than just a pretty face. Nearly 10 years earlier NGC 3370, in the constellation Leo, hosted a bright exploding star.----------
Space Frequently Asked Questions
Learn the answers to some frequently asked questions. Learn what happens to the human body in the vacuum of space. Discover what space is and where it starts. Take the opportunity to have your own questions answered.----------