Remote Sensing is the gathering of data remotely. This data is gathered from satellites; airplanes; and even drones flying through hurricanes.
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Learning organization is one of the most important skills a middle school student can acquire. Here are some useful tips on how you can stay organized.
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On four separate missions, astronauts who flew on Space Shuttle Discovery conducted multiple science experiments demonstrating how different toys and sports activities perform in orbit.
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Preventing loss of bone density in microgravity will continue to be a challenge for astronauts in the future as they spend longer durations in space. Try out this activity to learn more.
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Do you know how waves work? Do you know what they have to do with stealth technology? Find out in this hands on demo that you can try at home.
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Do you know how RADAR works? Learn more about this complex topic with a simple hands on demo that you can try at home.
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Do you scrap book, or keep a journal? Learn how to make these stories last with the help of the National Air and Space Museum’s archives.
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Try out this signs of life experiment and then learn how it is related to what the Mars rover will be doing from planetary geologist Dr. Mariah Baker.
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Would you like to design a module for the International Space Station, or a future space station? See how you can Try This at Home!
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Do you want to build a hot air balloon using materials you have around the house? Check this out!
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