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A speeding bullet

What Is Supersonic Flight?

Some aircraft fly faster than a speeding bullet.

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Artist's concept of Mariner 9, the first probe to orbit Mars

What Is a Space Probe?

Learn about spacecraft that travel through space to collect science information.

Astronaut Sunita Williams behind Robonaut 2 on the space station

'Station Talks With Elementary School' Video

Watch astronaut Sunita Williams talk to students at Wickliffe Progressive Community School.

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Let's Fly Away

Learn about cool NASA airplanes!
Galactic Mobile →

Make a collection of galaxies to hang in your room!
Kids Zone 3: International Space Station →

Find out more about the space station with this fun, interactive website!

NASA Television

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This list of NASA topics can help with homework.
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Stuff You Can Do

Earth Science Week Contests 2012 →

Are you an artist, photographer or writer? Enter this year's Earth Science Week contests. Entries are due Oct. 19, 2012.
"The World's a Place of Living Things" Art Contest →

Entries for this contest for students in grades 2-4 are due Nov. 5, 2012.
Name That Asteroid!

Students worldwide have an opportunity to name an asteroid from which an upcoming NASA mission will return samples to Earth. Entries are due Dec. 2, 2012.

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Picture Dictionary

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The picture dictionary will help you learn about NASA.

Homework Topics

Have Homework About NASA?

Find answers to questions about NASA missions, vehicles, science topics and more!

Images

Pioneer I Launch

Thor-Able I with the Pioneer I spacecraft atop, prior to launch at Eastern Test Range at what is now Kennedy Space Center.

First Female ISS Commander

Pictured here on Oct. 28, 2007, Whitson, takes a moment to pose for a photo with astronauts Scott Parazynski (left), STS-120 mission specialist, and Daniel Tani, Expedition 16 flight engineer, as they prepare for the mission's second session of extravehicular activity (EVA).

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