Exhibitions

Learning Resources

Lecture Video

What’s New in Aerospace: Space Communication: Past, Present, and Future

Badri Younes, discusses the evolution of NASA’s communication capabilities, including the exciting future of laser communication.

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Grade Level
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16 and Grades 17-20
Topics
Navigation, Science, Spacecraft and Technology and Engineering
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Student, Teacher and Parent/Caregiver
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Lecture Video

What’s New in Aerospace: Space Communication: Past; Present; and Future

Badri Younes; discusses the evolution of NASA’s communication capabilities; including the exciting future of laser communication.

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Grade Level
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16 and Grades 17-20
Topics
Navigation, Science, Spacecraft and Technology and Engineering
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Student, Teacher and Parent/Caregiver
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Lesson Video

Smithsonian Science Starter: How to Spot the Space Station from Your Backyard – ISS Science (Randy Bresnik)

In this episode of ISS Science you’ll learn how you can spot the ISS.

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Grade Level
Grade 4, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
Topics
Commercial spaceflight, Human spaceflight, Navigation, Physical science, Satellites, Space stations and Spaceflight
Leader
Teacher and Student
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Lesson Plan Document

Smithsonian Science Starter: Spot the Station

Students will investigate the geometry of the International Space Station’s (ISS) orbit and its motion relative to the Earth.

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Grade Level
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
Topics
Commercial spaceflight, Human spaceflight, Navigation, Satellites, Spacecraft and Spaceflight
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Teacher
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Activity/Lab Video

STEM in 30: Time and Navigation

In this episode of STEM in 30, we take a look at the challenges of navigating at sea, in the sky, and even in space.

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Grade Level
Grade 6, Grade 8 and Grade 7
Topics
Navigation
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Student
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Diagram/Illustration Image

Modern Sectional Chart

Take a look at this sectional chart to understand more about one tool pilots use to avoid obstacles and navigate while in the air!

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Grade Level
Grade K, Grade 1 and Grade 2
Topics
Aviation, General aviation, Navigation and Science
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Student, Teacher and Parent/Caregiver
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