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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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This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners explore model planets (that they or an educator will create), using methods NASA scientists use to explore our Solar System.

per group Ages 8 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this pencil and paper activity, learners work in pairs and simulate how astronomical spacecraft and computers create images of objects in space.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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Space Guess Quest is a fun game that encourages participants to identify the many types of objects in space, from human-made spacecraft to nebulas, galaxies, stars, and worlds.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this tabletop board game, players will represent a team of scientists and engineers sending a spacecraft on a mission to space.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this online game, learners attempt to send a rocket ship to various targets. Learners can adjust the angle and thrust of the rocket before it is launched.

free Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this two-part activity, learners map a navigation plan to get from Earth to Mars and back. In activity one, learners represent the orbital paths of Earth through dance and dramatic movement.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this design challenge activity, learners build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two “astronauts” when they land.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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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 build a paper model of the spacecraft and photometer (telescope) used during NASA's Kepler Mission.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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MarsBound! is an engineering simulation activity in which learners use realistic techniques to plan a mission to Mars.

free Ages 8 - 18 2 to 4 hours