NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Making NASA History

Learn about the key moments in the history of the American space program.

Curiosity's First Panorama

This is the first 360-degree color shot of Gale Crater.

FIT Summer Aviation Camp

Students flew aircraft from Melbourne, Fla., to NASA's Kennedy Space Center with flight instructors.

Nighttime Lights of London  →

Millions will see London during the 2012 Olympics, but Suomi NPP has an entirely different perspective, as seen in this newly released image.

'The Science of Curiosity' Video

This rover is also a chemist.

Who Was Sally Ride?

The first American woman to fly into space flew on the space shuttle in 1983.

Star Size Comparisons  →

This video compares the sun with planets and other stars.

NASA Explorer Schools 2012 Teacher Recognition

NES has picked 50 teachers to take part in summer research opportunities. See what they will be doing, and learn how you could join them next year!

NASA e-Books

Choose from three formats.

Join NASA Explorer Schools

This video shows you how.

Summer of Innovation Mini Grants  →

Apply by June 29, 2012.

Enterprise Moves to Intrepid

Where Is Curiosity?  →

Follow Curiosity on its journey to Mars. Simulated views on this site are updated daily.

"What is NASA, Alex?" New Trebek Video Promotes NASA in Your Life

The king of quiz shows, Alex Trebek, is helping answer the question, "How does NASA affect our daily lives?"

NASA EDGE: Mission X 2012

Astronaut Meets Dragon

NASA tests the new spacecraft.

Space Poem Chain

The Japanese space agency has a program to connect people with words.

NASA Earth Day Video Contest 2012

Enter by May 31, 2012.

Concept Maps

Graphic organizers show why we explore space.

12-21-2012 Just Another Day Video  →