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Planetary Times
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Mission: Solar System allows students to take on the roles of scientists and engineers as they send spacecraft to the Moon, Mars, or a nearby asteroid. Students work in teams or as individuals to accomplish the specific goals of each mission.

Recommended grades: 4-12

Students participating in Mission: Solar System

Orbital Laboratory® allows students to perform experiments similar to those conducted by astronauts aboard the ISS. This program takes current or recently flown experiments and creates a classroom kit for teachers to use with their students.

Recommended grades: 4-12

Students participating in Orbital Laboratory®

K-3 Space® allows students to explore the solar system without leaving their classroom. This program uses a combination of hands-on multidisciplinary activities and interactive animations to teach students basic space concepts.

Recommended grades: K-3

Students participating in K-3Space®

Featured Class:
Heritage Middle School
Livingston, NJ
Teacher Jane Conforti

Under the leadership of Mrs. Conforti, students at Heritage Middle School piloted the first mission of Space Explorers’ new Spaceflight Simulation.

Click here to learn more about the Spaceflight Simulation and how to become the next featured class.

Total Solar Eclipse Nearing
On August 1, viewers in the northeastern portion of North America will be able to see a partial solar eclipse. Due to the Moon's umbral shadow, Canada, central Russia, China, northern Greenland, the Arctic, and Mongolia will see a total solar eclipse. The Moon's penumbral shadow will allow North America, Asia, and most of Europe to see the partial eclipse rather than the total solar eclipse. Click here for safe viewing tips, and please visit the Space Library® for more information.

 
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