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Want to do some science or just learn more about our solar system and the universe? Check out our variety of programs, web sites and fun activities. Perhaps you're a space explorer too!

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PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

Mars MARS STUDENT IMAGING PROJECT
Take a picture of Mars using a NASA Spacecraft.
+ http://msip.asu.edu/

Spiral Galaxy NIGHT SKY NETWORK
JPL's Night Sky Network is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs. We share our time and telescopes to provide you with unique astronomy experiences at science museums, observatories, classrooms, and under the real night sky.
+ http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/index.cfm

Earth and Moon EXPLORE EARTH FROM SPACE - ISS EarthKAM
Students can photograph and examine Earth using NASA's cameras in outer space.
+ http://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/


EXPLORE AND LEARN MORE

Photojournal Photojournal
Browse through a vast collection of space images.
+ http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/

Mars MARS
Learn more about the mysteries and history of the exploration of Mars.
+ http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/allabout/

Saturn SATURN
All about Saturn and the Cassini mission orbiting the ringed planet.
+ http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/

Solar System Exploration SOLAR SYSTEM EXPLORATION
Tour the solar system and learn about planets, asteroids, comets and more. Plus you can play a few games.
+ http://sse.jpl.nasa.gov/

JPL Virtual Field Trip JPL VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
Select a face and then explore JPL's lab in our virtual field trip.
+ http://virtualfieldtrip.jpl.nasa.gov/

Ion Engine ION ENGINE
Ion engines may be the wave of the future for space travel. Learn more, play a game and build an engine yourself.
+ http://sse.jpl.nasa.gov/kids/ionengines.cfm

Comet STARDUST
Several resources are available to students and educators to learn more about comets and their "impact" on the Earth.
+ http://stardust.jpl.nasa.gov/classroom/comets.html

Earth EARTHQUAKES AND PLATE TECTONICS
Space technology is used to observe and measure tectonic motion of the Earth's surface.
+ http://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/index.htm


FUN STUFF

Space Place SPACE PLACE
Check out games, animations and projects about Earth, space and technology.
+ http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/

Mars MARS FUN ZONE
Enter the martian fun zone.
+ http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/funzone_flash.html

Saturn KIDS SPACE AT SATURN
Activities about Saturn and the Cassini mission orbiting the ringed planet.
+ http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/kids/activities.cfm

Comet STARDUST
Help the Stardust spacecraft capture comet dust and bring it back to Earth, and play with Captain Comet!
+ http://stardust.jpl.nasa.gov/classroom/kids.html

Fun Physics FUN PHYSICS
Play fun physics games and learn about the fundamentals of physics in space.
+ http://funphysics.jpl.nasa.gov/adventures/gallery.html




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