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Space telescopes can offer us better, clearer views of the universe (and of our own planet) than Earth-based telescopes can, but getting these large, delicate pieces of equipment into orbit is tricky.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this interdisciplinary activity, learners create a Space Weather Action Center (SWAC) to monitor solar storms and develop real SWAC news reports.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 4 to 24 hours
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In this activity, learners experience some of the challenges of "tele-operating" a robotic vehicle on another planet when they design and execute a series of commands to guide a human "rover" through

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners use simple materials to simulate the effect of X-rays in a safe way. Learners place a piece of window screen over a box and a cardboard pattern on top of the screen.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 5 to 10 minutes