6 minute lesson

An Astronaut’s Perspective on Earth

What do you think it’s like to see Earth from space? Let’s hear from some astronauts.

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8 minute lesson

Sally Ride: Pioneer, Astronaut, Icon

Sally Ride was the first American woman in space! A lot comes with that title, so let’s take a look at her journey.

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8 minute lesson

How Meteorites Changed our Understanding of Space

How meteorites changed our understanding of space, and why they are still important to us today!

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17 minute lesson

Biosphere 2: A Rainforest and a Reef in the Middle of the Desert?

Welcome to Biosphere 2, the closest thing to Earth… on Earth?

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3 minute lesson

What Do Astronauts Dream About?

When you’re living in space what do you dream about? What do you miss most about earth? Here’s a little perspective from an astronaut on those questions.

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5 minute lesson

The Blind Astronomer Gazing into the Universe

Tim Doucette has learned to use his unique eyesight to help him see deep into the night sky. Here is his story.

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5 minute lesson

Sailing Through Space on the Power of the Sun

LightSail 2 is a crowdfunded mission to space to test out a technology called solar sailing that could revolutionize space exploration!

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6 minute lesson

Peering into Space: The Image that Changed Everything

Can an image change the way we think about ourselves? In 1996 an image that looked deep into space did! This is the story of the Hubble Deep Field image and how it changed the way we think about our place in the universe.

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5 minute lesson

Astronaut Chic: Space Suits!

When astronauts leave Earth’s protective atmosphere, they need a little help from a space suit to keep them safe from the dangers of space

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7 minute lesson

Did You Know We Can Garden in Space?

Gardening in space could be the key to living on other planets! Here’s how astronauts on the International Space Station are growing some of the first plants in space.

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