Space: the final frontier. For thousands of years humans have looked to the stars and wondered what might be up there. In 1961, the first human entered space, and by 1969 we had set foot on the Moon. Today, research and exploration in space continues.

 

Eventos

Exhibitions

Learning Resources

Activity/Lab Video

History of Space Food

A very short history of how people eat and what they eat in space.

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Less History of Space Food
Grade Level
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7 and Grade 8
Topics
Apollo program, Human spaceflight, Life sciences, Mercury program, People, Science and Spaceflight
Leader
Student and Teacher
Rights
educational-use-permitted
Activity/Lab Document

Flights of Fancy Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Space Walk - Spanish

A mixture of experiment and activites to expand learning on the Space Walk Storytime. Learn about space scientists and about the tools they use. The activities connect to Standards of Learning

More Flights of Fancy Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Space Walk - Spanish
Less Flights of Fancy Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Space Walk - Spanish
Grade Level
Grade K, Grade 1 and Grade 2
Topics
Astronomy, Moon (Earth), Telescopes, Solar System and Spaceflight
Leader
Teacher
Rights
cc-by-nc
Activity/Lab Document

Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Tortoise and Hare - Spanish

A mixture of experiments and activities to expand the learning on the Tortoise and Hare Rocket Race Storytime. Learn about the Moon and the Space Race. Activities connect to standards of learning.

More Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Tortoise and Hare - Spanish
Less Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Tortoise and Hare - Spanish
Grade Level
Grade K, Grade 1 and Grade 2
Topics
Astronomy, Human spaceflight, Moon (Earth), Records and Firsts and Spaceflight
Leader
Teacher
Rights
cc-by-nc
Activity/Lab Video

Food on the Fly - STEM in 30 - Season 10 - Episode 1

I need to eat, you need to eat - we all need to eat. In this episode we’ll explore how the simple act of eating, under certain circumstances, can become complicated.

More Food on the Fly - STEM in 30 - Season 10 - Episode 1
Less Food on the Fly - STEM in 30 - Season 10 - Episode 1
Grade Level
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6 and Grade 7
Topics
General aviation, People, Science, Spaceflight and Technology and Engineering
Leader
Other, Student and Teacher
Rights
educational-use-permitted
Activity/Lab Video

History of Airline Food

A short history of airline food.

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Less History of Airline Food
Grade Level
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7 and Grade 8
Topics
Aviation, Commercial aviation, Human spaceflight, Physical science and Spaceflight
Leader
Other, Student and Teacher
Rights
educational-use-permitted
Activity/Lab Video

STEM in 30: Ask an Astronaut with Randy "Komrade" Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli

NASA astronaut Randy “Komrade” Bresnik and ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli join STEM in 30 to talk about their recent six-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS).

More STEM in 30: Ask an Astronaut with Randy "Komrade" Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli
Less STEM in 30: Ask an Astronaut with Randy "Komrade" Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli
Grade Level
Grade 6, Grade 7 and Grade 8
Topics
Space stations, Human spaceflight and Spaceflight
Leader
Student
Rights
cc-by-nc
Space Shuttle Discovery

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We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations.  With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.