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Astronauts are the most important way we learn about the solar system. They've traveled to distant places, measured the atmosphere, and collected samples that are sent back to Earth.
Search these databases using keywords like "space telescope" "telescope" "space station" "astronaut" "space probes" for leveled articles, along with pictures and videos.
General Information:
How Do Scientists Explore the Solar System? - Learn about the various ways scientists have explored the solar system throughout history
Space Exploration - Explains the significance of technology and scientists to space discoveries
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The Hubble Space Telescope - Understand the importance of the telescope to space observation What is the Hubble Space Telescope? - NASA explains the capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope James Webb Space Telescope - Explore information about the telescope that will replace Hubble Comparing the Hubble and James Webb Telescopes - Graphic organizer showing the differences/similarities between the two space telescopes Hubble's Top Breakthroughs - Find out the most interesting discoveries the telescope has made The James Webb Space Telescope - The Webb Telescope will do amazing things. Read more about it here. Meet the Space Telescope Remapping Our Night Sky - Read about the Gaia telescope and the images it's sending back to Earth |
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What is ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array)? - Learn about the world' largest observatory, consisting of 66 telescopes Earth-Based Observations - View pictures and read about the earliest space discoveries from Earth Telescope Types - Learn about the various types of telescopes and the jobs they perform Iconic Arecibo Observatory Saved From Demolition - Though the article talks about a specific radio telescope, the article outlines some of the major benefits of earth-bound telescopes Telescopes - Describes the types/functions of telescopes on Earth |
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Astronauts: Weightless Science - What do astronauts do in space? Find out here. Working in Space - More information on what astronauts do in space What Does an Astronaut Do? - Read about the types of astronauts Astronauts: Facts - Informative article about human space exploration Spacewalks - What is the purpose of a spacewalk? |
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Space Stations: Columbus - Learn about some of experiments that take place on space stations What is the International Space Station? - NASA explains the purpose of space stations International Space Station - Importance of the space station explained Six Months Aboard the International Space Station - Brief article describing the space station and the experiments taking place there ISS Benefits for Humanity - Learn about the benefits of the international space station |
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Space Probes - Find out what a space probe does Space Probes - Learn about space probes; don't forget to click on the "Questions" tab for more information Space Exploration Probes: Missions to the Solar System - Why send out space probes? Rovers - Learn more about rovers that have been sent to space Landers - What is the purpose of a lander? Orbiters - Explore examples of orbiters and their missions Countdown to Cassini's Grand Finale - Learn about the Cassini spacecraft and the information it sent back to Earth about Saturn |
Bronstein, Steve. "Astronaut on Moon." Huffington Post, Weird News, 16 Feb. 2016, https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nigerian-astronaut-space-trapped_us_56c2ced4e4b0c3c550527f0b.