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High School Ace: Astronomy In the "Science" section under "Earth Science", find info on various topics such as Constellations and their Stars, Explore the Moon, Views of the Solar System, The Nine Planets and their Moons, and more.		Space Science Homework Help Click on "Space Science" to find student B.J. Pinchbeck's great list of recommended sites about the solar system!
Imagine the Universe! Find out about our universe through universe news, snapshots, interactive explorations and activities, or link to the main science page.		The Planetary Society Concerned with planetary exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life, this organization's web site has great info and links...such as info on building your own Mars rover!
Mars Exploration Here's a web site with info and images about the Mars Pathfinder mission, Mars Global Surveyor, Polar Lander and Surveyor 2001, plus more about exploring the planet Mars!		Project Galileo: Journey to Jupiter See "Where is Galileo Now?" and "Recent News" for what is happening on Jupiter.
Astronomy and Space Exploration Find out how advanced technology has and is being used to discover the solar system's planets, stars, galaxies, asteroids, comets and more!		Astronomy.com "Astronomy" magazine will help keep you up-to-date in the world of space and solar exploration!
The Official NASA Site Find out about NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and its missions and projects which seek to learn more about life beyond earth!		Biographies of NASA Astronauts You can find brief biographies for current, former and deceased NASA astronauts here; plus, see the "Astronaut Factbook". (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required.)
Women of NASA Meet the inspirational women of NASA and find out what they do in their work! More than 45 women are profiled here.		The Sun-Earth Connection Learn about the changing sun and its effects on earth and the Solar system. Includes the interaction of solar plasma and solar radiation on earth and the rest of the Galaxy. Clicking on "Education" and "Resources" will take you to lots of other related sites.
International Space Station The International Space Station (ISS) is a great example of co-operation between countries! Follow the progress of this international project during its development and assembly...updated daily!		The Canadian Space Agency Click on the A-Z Index to find info on Canada's space missions, satellites and other space projects, including the Canadarm and the Canadarm 2.