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Warp Drive When? Warp Drive When?- Have you ever wondered . . . Emerging Possibilities for Space Propulsion Breakthroughs Emerging Possibilities for Space Propulsion Breakthroughs- Article by Marc G. Millis ,originally published in the Interstellar Propulsion Society Newsletter, Vol. I, No. 1, July 1… Advanced Space Transportation Program Advanced Space Transportation Program- The ASTP at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, leads NASA's initiatives to dramatically improve access to space. Breakthrough Propulsion Physics Program Breakthrough Propulsion Physics Program- Experiments and theories regarding the coupling of gravity and electromagnetism, the quantum vacuum, hyperfast travel, and superluminal qu… NASA Stennis Space Center NASA Stennis Space Center- Where NASA tests rocket engines. Microgravity Science Division Microgravity Science Division- Is responsible for planning, advocating, directing, and implementing space experiments in technology and microgravity science.This Division at the G… Earth System Science Online Earth System Science Online- USRA, through our research institutes and centers, supports outreach programs developed for students in K-12, high school, undergraduate and graduate,… MODIS Snow/Ice Global Mapping Project MODIS Snow/Ice Global Mapping Project- Remote sensing of snow and ice research group. Explanation of MODIS data product algorithms, data ordering and examples of MODIS data produc… Solar-Terrestrial Physics Division of the National Geophysical Data Center Solar-Terrestrial Physics Division of the National Geophysical Data Center- Data from the Sun and near-Earth environment. Databases, images, posters, CD-ROMs and custom products. NASA/JPL Imaging Radar NASA/JPL Imaging Radar- Provides access to images from and information about NASA's shuttle imaging radar missions. TRMM TRMM- Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission NASA Infrared Telescope Facility NASA Infrared Telescope Facility- Located at the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii,IRTF is a 3.0 meter telescope, optimised for infrared observations. Provides details of the instrument… Chandra X-ray Observatory News Chandra X-ray Observatory News- The most current discoveries from the world's most powerful X-ray telescope. Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics- This site was prepared to provide background information on basic aerodynamics and propulsion for math and science teachers, students, and life-lo… IMAGERS - NASA Science Education for Elementary Children IMAGERS - NASA Science Education for Elementary Children- Interactive Multimedia Adventures for Kids in grades 2-5 introduces students to remote sensing and biodiversity from a co… Space Comics Space Comics- Includes Apollo 13, the Charles Lindberg Story, The Wilbur and Orville Wright Story, and Aero and Space in comic book format for students. KID'S SPACE KID'S SPACE- Features educational resources for students from age 5 to 11 from NASA. Imagine Mars Imagine Mars- A national arts, sciences and technology education initiative that has harnessed America's fascination with space and led young people to work together with educator… CRYSTAL-FACE Outreach CRYSTAL-FACE Outreach- Educational sites and games related to the study of cirrus clouds, rain, climate change, and global warming. Passport to Knowledge Passport to Knowledge- Electronic field trips to scientific frontiers. Supported by the National Science Foundation, NASA, and public television, it permits students to interact t… Galaxy Hunter Galaxy Hunter- Journey to the deepest regions of space and wrestle with the cosmic giants called galaxies. In "Galaxy Hunter," students can go online and use actual data from the … Space Mysteries Space Mysteries- In solving each Mystery, users are required to access and analyze actual data from NASA missions, including video "interviews" with real NASA scientists. Infrared Astronomy Infrared Astronomy- Maintained for grades 6 to 12 by NASA's Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC), this site introduces students to Infrared Astronomy and the detection a… Cub Scout Achievements & Electives at The Space Place Cub Scout Achievements & Electives at The Space Place- NASA provides a new feature on the Space Place website that offers resources and alternative ways to earn merits ( all appro… Virtual Skies Virtual Skies- Explore the exciting worlds of aviation technology, air traffic management, and current research in this web site designed by NASA for use in high schools and fligh… The Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere The Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere- Home page of a detailed non-mathematical introduction to the research on the Earth's magnetic environment in space and its history. C… From Stargazers to Starships From Stargazers to Starships- The motion of Earth in space, Newtonian mechanics, spaceflight and spacecraft, and a math refresher, on a high school level. This site deals with the… Captain Comet Captain Comet- Learn about comets with videos, coloring pages, puzzles, and stories about the NASA Stardust mission. Just For Kids Just For Kids- Games and activities to teach about space flight and what happens to the human body in space; a site sponsored by NASA's Life Sciences Data Archive Beginner's Guide to Propulsion Beginner's Guide to Propulsion- Provides information on propulsion for the K-12 audience. Ask the Space Scientist: FAQ page Ask the Space Scientist: FAQ page- Archive of answers from this site which receives 30-50 questions a day about the earth, the moon, the cosmos, and other space topics; a NASA sit… For Kids Only - Earth Science Enterprise For Kids Only - Earth Science Enterprise- Learn about NASA earth science projects related to air, thunderstorms, the earth's crust, tropical rainfall and water. Sponsored by NASA'… 400 Years of "De Magnete" 400 Years of "De Magnete"- History of geomagnetism, and its relation to space physics and aurora. P.O.E.T.R.Y P.O.E.T.R.Y- Provides teachers, students and the interested public with the latest information about auroral science, and the study of Earth's magnetic field. Kids - Laugh & Learn Kids - Laugh & Learn- Explore these JPL and NASA kid sites for out-of-this-world fun and learning. Imagine The Universe! Imagine The Universe!- Dedicated to a discussion about our Universe... This site from NASA is intended primarily for ages 14 and up. If you are interested in a lower level, more b… StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers- Primarily for budding astronomers under the age of 14. A service of the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Cente… Fun Activities for Students Fun Activities for Students- Directory of aerospace sites with fun things for kids. Liftoff to Space Exploration Liftoff to Space Exploration- Up-to-date information about space, includes facts about launches, satellites, space stations, and astronaut training. The Space Place The Space Place- Demonstrates and explains scientific concepts related to astronomy in a fun, hands-on manner. Cool Cosmos Cool Cosmos- Offers lessons and activities for infrared light. Also, includes has online tutorials, games and graphic galleries that related to this topic. NASA White Sands Test Facility NASA White Sands Test Facility- A preeminent resource for safely testing and evaluating potentially Hazardous Materials and Components. These services are available to NASA, DOD, … Wallops Flight Facility Wallops Flight Facility- Established in 1945, Wallops Flight Facility, one of the oldest launch sites in the world, is located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Wallops is now NAS… Stennis Space Center Office of Education Stennis Space Center Office of Education- NASA K-12 and higher education resources for students, teachers, faculty, researchers and education leaders. NASA's John C.Stennis Space Center NASA's John C.Stennis Space Center- One of ten NASA field centers in the United States. It is NASA's primary center for testing and flight certifying rocket propulsion systems for… NASA Langley Atmospheric Sciences Data Center NASA Langley Atmospheric Sciences Data Center- The NASA Langley Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) archives and distributes data relating to Radiation Budget, Clouds, Aeroso… NASA Langley Research Center NASA Langley Research Center- Established in 1917 as the first national civil aeronautics laboratory, Langley has become a comprehensive, world-class center for aeronautics, atmos… Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Virtual Tour Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Virtual Tour- Descriptions and photographs of the launch complexes and vehicles. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex- Orlando visitor complex offering tours of the facility, exhibits, space shuttle launch viewings, educational science programs and attractions… Kennedy Space Center Kennedy Space Center- Our nation's gateway to exploring, discovering and understanding our universe.