Teaching From Space

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Learn more about how you and your students can get involved in real space missions.

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Multimedia resources for educators

Visit the NASA Education website. You'll discover a wealth of information including a list of current opportunities; education related feature stories; and contact information for project representatives.

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NES Video Chat: Yes It Is Rocket Science!

NASA Explorer Schools held a video chat on Feb. 16, 2012 with three young engineers who work on rockets and rocket engines. They answered questions ...

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A woman helps a student prepare a foam rocket for launch

How to Build and Launch a Foam Rocket

Download this activity guide and watch a how-to video for students about designing and launching rubber-band-powered rockets.

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Artist concept of SLS launching

NASA Announces New Space Launch System

The Space Launch System is an advanced heavy lift vehicle that will be capable of sending humans beyond Earth's orbit.

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Rockets 2 Racecars Interactive Feature

Rockets to Racecars

Tour the NASA garage to learn about heat-resistant paint, fire-resistant materials and other NASA spinoffs that have helped the racing industry.

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Space Shuttle Program Commemorative Patch

Space Shuttle -- A Mighty Machine

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

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Rocket Science 101

Rocket Science 101

Assemble a rocket, and the flight profile animation will demonstrate how the parts work together to launch a spacecraft onto its path of discovery.

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How Do Rockets Stack Up?

    How do rockets stack up

    Compare the parts of a model rocket with the parts of five NASA launch vehicles. Credit: NASA

    Welcome, future rocket scientists!

    How does a model rocket stack up against the big guys? Select a rocket and find out.



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Basic Steps to Launch a Rocket

    1. Main Engine ignites and liftoff occurs.
    2. Solid rocket boosters burn off their fuel and separate from the rocket.
    3. Booster burns off fuel and jettisons from the rocket. The second stage or engine is revealed.
    4. Second stage ignites and pushes the rocket farther along its path.
    5. Payload fairing jettisons and reveals the payload.
    6. The payload separates from the rocket and begins its mission in space.


    A scientist explains a diagram drawn on a blackboard Talk Like a Rocket Engineer

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Future NASA Programs

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    Future NASA Programs

    NASA’s Commercial Crew and Cargo Program invests financial and technical resources to encourage the private sector to develop and demonstrate safe, reliable and cost-effective space transportation capabilities.

Fathers of Rocketry

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