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"Be a Part of Aviation History (Seriously) It's not every day that a giant paper airplane is released high over the Arizona desert. In fact, it's never been done. But that's exactly what we're doing in February, 2012. But first, we need your help. On January 14, 2012, The Pima Air & Space Museum will be hosting a Paper Airplane Fly-Off. And the winning kid gets his or her name on the biggest paper airplane of its kind ever built."

The evolution of rockets The importance of rocketry in military situations The advancement in space exploration The knowledge that humanity has gained from rockets

Amazing Pictures! Be sure to click on the last photo and it will take you on a video looking out the front window of the space station as it flies around the world!!

On Jan. 9, 1968, the Surveyor 7 space probe made a soft landing on the moon, marking the end of the American series of unmanned explorations of the lunar surface.

Astronomy - Solar System, Space Exploration, Stars, Universe

"Students can learn some science concepts just as well from computers simulations as they do from direct observation, new research suggests. See Also: Mind & Brain Educational Psychology Language Acquisition Space & Time Moon Pluto Computers & Math Computer Modeling Computer Science Reference Computer simulation Instructional design Computing power everywhere Local area network A study found that people who used computer simulations to learn about moon phases understood the concepts just as well -- and in some cases better -- than did those who learned from collecting data from viewing the moon."

"A BLAST of radiation from a passing star cluster could turn out to be the cause of a mass extinction on ancient Earth."

"A rocky exoplanet about the size of Mercury appears to be evaporating before our eyes. If confirmed, this would be the first time a rocky planet has been found turning to gas, demonstrating just how wacky alien planets can be. The provocative suggestion may also foreshadow the fate of Mercury."

"Japan's Flying Sphere UAV (With Video) The Japanese Defense Ministry unveiled at a trade show the latest version of a small unmanned spherical aircraft that can take off with vertical thrust, fly horizontally, and roll controlled across the ground. It has also demonstrated (on video) that it can maintain its position in space autonomously, while being batted at with a hand. "

"biographical information on the astronauts. These biographies are prepared by the Astronaut Office of the Johnson Space Center and are provided through the Internet as a public service to the World Wide Web community. "

"NASA's Spacecraft 3D is an augmented reality (AR) application that lets you learn about and interact with a variety of spacecraft that are used to explore our solar system, study Earth, and observe the universe. Using a printed AR Target and the camera on your mobile device, you can get up close with these robotic explorers, see how they move, and learn about the the engineering feats used to expand our knowledge and understanding of space. Spacecraft 3D will be updated over time to include more of the amazing spacecraft that act as our robotic eyes on the earth, the solar system and beyond!"

"What It Takes To Live Away From The Earth This educational video highlights some of the challenges faced by humans on space exploration missions and the technologies needed for living away from the Earth. Intended for grades 3-8, and for anyone curious about space exploration."

"The deepest depths of space, out beyond our atmosphere, our Solar System, and even our galaxy, hold the richness of the great Universe beyond. Stretching for billions of light years in every direction, there are structures large and small, dense and sparse, everywhere we've ever dared to look. "

"F-22 Raptor  | 747 Jumbo Jet | F-15 Eagle(A) |  F-15 Eagle(B)   |  Nighthawk  Paper Airplane |  Space Shuttle Paper  Airplane  | Falcon Paper Plane  | Airliner 717 Paper Airplane  | Supersonic Concorde Paper Plane | Triplet Paper Airplane| Cruise Missile  |  The Basic Dart Paper Airplane | Delta_Fighter Paper Airplane  |  Seaplane |  Bellybutton Glider"

"To celebrate Moon Day, catch up on the latest in lunar exploration and space travel. The ideas worth sharing here are the first steps in the next giant leap for mankind."

"Long Island's Air and Space Museum Dedicated to preserving Long Island's rich aerospace heritage of discovery and to inspiring future generations through science and technology."

how today's aerospace world evolved - from the earliest dreams of flying … to the 12-second airplane flight that gave humanity its wings … to a planet driven by aerospace and now venturing ever deeper into space.

Collaborative learning space for science - a free science library and personal learning tool. Scitable currently concentrates on genetics and cell biology, resources for the budding scientist, with advice about effective science communication and career paths.

2011 NASA Academy The NASA Academies offer a ten-week summer experience for college students with emphasis on immersive and integrated multi-disciplinary exposure and training. Activities include laboratory research, a group project, lectures, meetings with experts and administrators, visits to NASA centers and space-related industries, and technical presentations. Students learn how NASA and its centers operate, gain experience in world-class laboratories, and participate in leadership development and team-building activities.

over 340 Virgin Galactic astronauts who will venture into space