Learning Resources

Apollo 11 Astronaut reflects on his career path from pilot to astronaut, to director of the National Air and Space Museum, and how important the museum is to the legacy of Apollo.

Failure is an ingredient in Life. Gene Kranz looks back at the Apollo program, discussing the biggest failures and how they learned from them.

I learned more about being an astronaut in grade school than anything I did later on. -NASA Astronaut David Wolf

Astronaut Scott Tingle shares how a little help goes a long way when overcoming obstacles and failure to achieve success.

Hear astronaut Michael Good explain the significance of the Hubble Space Telescope as well as his role in its service mission.

Astronaut Randy Bresnik talks on the importance of communication, teamwork, and the power of keeping after your dreams.

Astronaut Pat Forrester shares his journey that took him to outer space.

Hear about the path Julie took to get to NASA and what advice she has for students trying to figure out what profession they should pursue.

Spending time reading really opens doors, says Astronaut Kjell Lindgren. Hear Lindgren talk about the importance of reading, his education and who is his inspiration in this episode of My Path.

Jared Leidich talks about what big, important projects take -- teamwork, communication and failure.

Astronaut Anne McClain says my heroes are absolutely teachers. Find out what else Anne has to say about teachers as well as her advice to middle school students.

Hear Astronaut Alvin Drew talk about his early memories of the National Air and Space Museum and his career advice to young students.