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  • ARISSat-1

    Hammin’ It Up

    08.05.11 - A satellite built by amateur radio operators and released into space by International Space Station cosmonauts is transmitting data, pictures and messages to students around the world.

  • A student walks behind a robot that is scooping soil

    Students Work With HOPE

    08.03.11 - A team of students from Oakton Community College competed in the NASA Lunabotics Mining Competition with the help of an unexpected teammate.

  • Space shuttle landing at night

    One Last Time -- Please Call Atlantis for a Voice Check

    08.01.11 - A call from the Audio Control Room at NASA's Johnson Space Center marked the last education downlink from the space shuttle.

  • Joan Labay-Marquez

    Texas Teacher Brings Astronomy to the Playground

    07.27.11 - After viewing Hubble images of stars and galaxies, Joan Labay-Marquez's students create their own planetarium on playground equipment.

  • Cover of Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters

    Lunar Book for the Visually Impaired  →

    The book “Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters” features tactile diagrams of the lunar surface. The book is free.

  • Rex Walheim and Doug Hurley

    STS-135 Crew Speaks With Students

    Atlantis Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialist Rex Walheim field questions while in space from "Summer of Innovation" student participants.

  • Space Shuttle Program Commemorative Patch

    Space Shuttle -- A Mighty Machine

    It began as a dream and has captivated students for 30 years.

  • Four girls stand in front of a weather balloon

    Sometimes NASA Is Just the Beginning of the Journey

    07.13.11 - For these students and teachers, NASA was the first step in their incredible journey.

  • The STS-135 crew poses in orange suits in front of a picture of the U.S. flag

    STS-135 Space Shuttle Mission: Resources for Educators

    Find educational resources and information on NASA's final space shuttle mission.

  • Two humanoid robots hold hand tools

    Prepared for the Future

    NASA works with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to develop interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

  • Two boys stand next to a girl who is inside a space capsule simulator

    Welcome to NASA's Summer of Innovation 2011

    06.27.2011 - Helping to keep students active and learning throughout the summer, NASA kicks off its Summer of Innovation activities for middle school students.

  • Four students prepare wheat for an experiment

    Eleven More

    07.12.11 - Through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program, 11 communities will take part in the final space shuttle flight.

  • Launch of space shuttle Atlantis

    Fly Your Face in Space  →

    Visit this site before the launch to upload an image to be flown aboard the final space shuttle mission. Check back after the launch to print your flight certificate, check on mission status, find NASA educational resources and follow the crew on Twitter and Facebook.

  • Because It Flew logo

    Because It Flew  →

    Commemorate the 30-year history of the Space Shuttle Program with this free educational program for ages 9-12. Entries are due Aug. 5, 2011.

  • A man in a blue jumpsuit sits behind a table signing autographs

    NASA and the Destination ImagiNation Global Finals

    06.09.11 - NASA Associate Administrator for Education Leland Melvin serves as guest of honor and keynote speaker at the Destination ImagiNation Global Finals 2011 in Knoxville.

  • A group of students cheer as they hold a team banner

    3,2,1... Launch! Launch! Launch!

    Hundreds of fourth- through sixth-grade students watched as their rockets soared in the seventh annual Intermediate Space Challenge.

  • An artist's drawing of the Aquarius satellite in orbit above Earth

    Aquarius Mission Education Overview  →

    Set to launch on June 9, 2011, the Aquarius satellite will measure ocean salinity to study climate interactions and the global water cycle. Visit this site for activities related to the mission.

  • A space-themed collage showing a woman looking at the Hubble Space Telescope

    Gold Star Winners in NASA's Top Stars Contest

    06.01.11 - "Gold Star" winners demonstrate inspiring uses of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope in education.

  • The words The Space Shuttle Experience with picture of Earth, moon, stars and shuttle in background

    Space Shuttle Experience  →

    Participate in a variety of interactive experiences to learn how the Space Shuttle Program affects your daily life.

  • Debra Sea with Apollo 14 moon rock

    The Power of A Moon Rock

    05.20.11 - Seeing a moon rock as a young girl made Debra Sea feel that anything was possible, and she wanted this generation to experience that feeling.