Blast - Off!! If you want to learn up-to-date information about space, this is the site for you! Lift Off to Space Exploration is a factual and efficient web site filled with lots of good information. It includes facts about launches, satellites, space stations, and astronaut training. It has links that connects to a kid's page and space/science news. There is also a link which gives great details and 3-D diagrams of the solar system. The site also provides an up-to-date clock telling how much time there is until the next mission. This site is updated daily, loads quickly, and is easy to navigate. It is hosted by NASA Mission Operations Laboratory at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. We recommend this site for any age. However, some information may be hard for younger ages to understand without the help of an adult.
Reviewed by Dana M. and Alex D.

If you are looking for a site that has factual information on space shuttle launches, then this is the place to go. The History of Space Exploration site is a link within the site called "Views of the Solar System" which was created by free lance astronomer Calvin J. Hamilton. This site contains tons of information and is easy to get around. It includes space missions from the 1950's all the way up to future missions in the 2000's. Not only can you find past and future missions of the U.S.A. on this site, but you can also find missions for Russia, Europe, and Japan. Also, you can take a closer look at our solar system and read a brief summary about individual planets, stars, comets, and other space features. This site contains awesome graphics and images. I recommend this site for students age 12 and up.
Reviewed by Ryan P.

Amazing Space is an easy to use, made-for-kids site. It contains information about all different types of space topics. It gives lessons on the Hubble telescope, stars in general, the history of telescopes, and more. The site provides neat backgrounds and pictures that don't take very long to download. It gives short, fun space lessons with introductions and summaries for each topic. There is even a solar system trading card page which provides an interactive quiz about the objects on each card. This site is maintained by the Space Telescope Science Institute which is responsible for the scientific operation of the Hubble space telescope. We would recommend this site for Junior High levels and younger.
Reviewed by Adam M. and Kate M.

The Mission and Spacecraft Library is a detailed data base of space missions. This site is sponsored by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) and provides in-depth facts about missions from the U.S.A and around the world. One feature of this site includes a search engine which searches for launch facts or a specific mission. This page also has a glossary and bibliography page. The glossary provides a list of dates as well as terms. I would recommend this site for people who are doing research reports on specific space missions. The information provided is very detailed and goes way beyond general facts of space travel. I would suggest that this site is intended for middle school ages and up. Most of the site contains text but there is a page dedicated to pictures of space crafts, instruments, and other things having to do with space travel.
Reviewed by John F.

If you want to go to a site with information on space, this one is for you. It is crammed with tons of information. The Kennedy Space Center Home page provides dozens of links to features such as a space shuttle virtual tour, a tour of the space center itself, audio tracks of astronauts from past shuttle missions, and live video feeds from the space station processing center. I especially liked the space shuttle link, which tells when space shuttles were launched, who manned the shuttles, and the missions' accomplishments. There are even movie clips that show actual shuttles and rockets taking off. It also tells information about future shuttle launches. The information is well-organized, easy to navigate, and rich in interesting space facts. I recommend this site for kids 10 and older. This site is updated regularly and is developed by NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Reviewed by Jenny P.

The Spaceday site is a great place to have fun while learning some basic facts about space and space flight. The site uses a fun, easy-to-read writing style and includes pictures, movies, fun trivia, and cool backgrounds to keep you interested. This site is maintained by the Lockheed Martin Corporation and was created to represent "Space Day '98" which consisted of a live all-day Webcast called "Cyber Space Day." This event, as well as activities in schools and communities throughout the world, will be relived during the next Space Day, which is coming on May 6, 1999. The site provides information on how your group or school can become involved in Spaceday '99. Spaceday.com is neatly divided into 5 sections: What is Space Day?; Plan Your Space Day; Mission: Fun; Teachers' Space; and Friends of Space Day. This site is entertaining and interactive. I would recommend this site for all school age children. However, younger children may need the help of an adult. Encourage your teacher to take a look at this site and become a part of Space Day history.
Reviewed by John F.