- Advance Space
Educational resource offering links to organizations, experts, and references.
www.advancespace.com
- Space Physics at the NSSDC
Provides information about their spacecraft and missions.
nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/space/space_physics_home.html
- Windows to the Universe
User-friendly learning system on the earth and space sciences for use by the general public. From the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
www.windows.ucar.edu
- HowStuffWorks: Space Tourism
Offers introduction to how space tourism works, pertaining to concepts like commercial space travel, accommodations, affordability, and lots more relating to the same topic.
science.howstuffworks.com/space-tourism.htm
- Innovative Technologies From Science Fiction for Space Applications (ITSF)
European Space Agency initiative studying the technologies and concepts found in science fiction, in order to obtain imaginative and innovative ideas potentially viable for long-term development by the European space sector.
www.itsf.org
- Slingshot Effect, The
How spacecraft accelerate in planetary flybys by gravity assist.
www.dur.ac.uk/bob.johnson/SL
- Destination Space
National Geographic Explorer investigates space travel and exploration.
www.nationalgeographic.com/destinationspace
- Space Scientists Online
Provides new and exciting information from space sciences and collects relevant information from previous space science projects.
quest.arc.nasa.gov/sso
- Encyclopedia Astronautica
Reference source containing links to information on rockets, spacecraft, programs, astronauts, and more.
www.astronautix.com
- FactShack.com: Space
Information, biographies, and photos about astronomy, space, and the solar system.
www.factshack.com/space
- Inquirer's Guide to The Universe
Including space science fact, space science fiction, imaginary planet gallery, space story studios and a space story portfolio.
sln.fi.edu/planets/planets.html
- Scientific American: Making Money in Space
Exploring the solar system turns out to be the easy part. The next great challenge will be creating profitable space enterprises.
www.sciam.com/article.cfm?articleID=00098CE9-715F-1C71-9EB7809EC588F2D7&sc=...
- Millennium Group, The
About many physical phenomena on earth and in the heavens.
www.tmgnow.com
- Google Book Search: Space Tourism
Offers scientific chapters and articles on space tourism written by Michael Van Pelt, describing everything from what it feels like to be a tourist in space, to be hurled into orbit on top of a controlled explosion, to float around in a spacecraft, and to be able to look down on your hometown from above the atmosphere.
books.google.com/books?id=pjiuMbDxsJIC&dq=space+tourism&printsec=frontcover...
- Heinlein Prize, The
Provides a cash award of $500,000 to an individual or individuals for practical accomplishments in the field of commercial space activities.
www.heinleinprize.com
- Space Calendar
Covers space-related activities and anniversaries for the coming year, including links to related home pages.
www.jpl.nasa.gov/calendar
- Space Today Online
Comprehensive directory covering space from earth to the edge of the universe.
www.spacetoday.org
- Glossary of Terms
From the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
nmp.jpl.nasa.gov/st5/glossary.html
- Educational Guide to Space & Astronomy
Provides an overview of space science and astronomy, aimed at school children and teachers. From the University of Leicester.
www.star.le.ac.uk/edu
- von Braun, Wernher (1912-1977) (1)
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