Space stations are spacecraft that allow humans to live in space for an extended period of time. Today, astronauts routinely spend long durations on the International Space Station (ISS), an orbiting laboratory where the United States and space agencies from across the globe have been sending astronauts to live and work since 2000.
Space stations are spacecraft that allow humans to live in space for an extended period of time. Today, astronauts routinely spend long durations on the International Space Station (ISS), an orbiting laboratory where the United States and space agencies from across the globe have been sending astronauts to live and work since 2000.
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AirSpace Season 8, Ep. 9: Video Killed the Radio Star
January 31, 2024
The First Space Stations
August 15, 2023
Barbie: An Astronaut for the Ages
July 18, 2023
Saving Skylab
May 12, 2023
Why Is a Canadian Going to the Moon on Artemis II?
April 24, 2023
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: Building Our Home Among the Stars
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Story Time: Astronauts Zoom!
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Thursdays in September 2024 at 11:00 am
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Story Time: Astronauts Zoom!
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Thursdays in September 2024 at 11:00 am
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Story Time: Astronauts Zoom!
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Thursdays in September 2024 at 11:00 am
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At Home in Space
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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Outside the Spacecraft: 50 Years of Extra-Vehicular Activity
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My Path: Basketball in Space, Astronaut Mark Vande Hei
Ever wondered how you could be a astronaut? Watch Mark Vande Hei talk about his path to becoming a NASA astronaut!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPla0F9R29c
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, People, Space stations, Spacecraft, Technology and Engineering
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My Path: Inspired by Science Fiction and Apollo, Astronaut John Grunsfeld
Astronaut John Grunsfeld shares advice on chasing your dreams and working hard to make them come true.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3_ilCdulAQ
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Apollo program, Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, People, Space stations
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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).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcuQbAL6r1k
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Space stations, Human spaceflight, Spaceflight
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STEM in 30: Live Downlink with the International Space Station & Astronaut Randy "Komrade" Bresnik
Watch the live downlink with the International Space Station. Students from around the country got to ask questions live to NASA astronaut Randy “Komrade” Bresnik.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_biLyU1Ik0w
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Space stations, Human spaceflight
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Building Our Home Among the Stars"
This story follows the Three Friends as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the International Space Station and build their own space station.
https://youtu.be/0G7okZ4F-C4
Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Astronomy, Human spaceflight, Science, Space stations, Spaceflight
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Three Friends and Mo Spacewalk"
In this story the characters' pretend visit to the International Space Station!
https://youtu.be/qv7E2839ElU
Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Human spaceflight, Science, Space stations, Technology and Engineering, Spaceflight
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Space Stations: Base Camps to the Stars, Second Edition
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Space Stations: Base Camps to the Stars
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