Firsts in Space
The journey to space didn’t start with humans. Before astronauts, animals were sent to test if living things could survive the trip. From fruit flies to dogs, these animals played a key role in space exploration. Some, like Laika the dog, became famous for their bravery.
Colour Your Space
Spending time focusing on one task can help you to relax. Colouring is a great way to spend some time on a calm and creative activity.
Use your imagination to add colour to these colouring sheets. Choose from Space Exploration, Planets, or Telescopes. Or why not complete all 3?!
Let's Explore Rockets!
Next time it's dark, why don't you look up!
Even if we can't go into space we can still learn a lot about it from right here on the ground.
You Decide! Should We Explore Space?
Scientists are always discussing and debating their ideas. One topic that is continually up for debate is ‘Should humans explore space?’. Some people think it is important for people to visit other worlds.
Moon Jigsaw
Can you complete the 'Moonsaic'?
Moon Jigsaw - Simple
Can you complete the 'Moonsaic'?
Gravity Simulator
Is gravity the same everywhere? Experiment with how the ball reacts in each of the Solar System locations by dropping or throwing the ball. How similar or different is each location to Earth?
Sally Ride
Early Life
Sally grew up in Los Angeles, California. As a child, Sally loved science and her parents encouraged her by giving her a chemistry set and a telescope. Sally studied English and physics at Stanford University. She stayed at Stanford to study for a master’s degree and a PhD. Sally's research was on how x-rays behaved in the interstellar medium. The interstellar medium is the stuff between the stars.
Year born: 1951
Research Areas: Spaceflight, Physics, X-rays
"All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary. "
Anu Ojha
Early Life
Anu grew up in the 1970's and was captivated by the early crewed missions to space. As a teenager he saved his pocket money and cash from his paper round to buy a telescope. His memory of seeing Saturn's rings for the first time still makes him feel emotional. Anu didn't know what he wanted to be when he grew up, but knew he wanted to keep on learning.
Research Areas: Education, Skills, Human Spaceflight, Exploration Science
"Space is a topic that captures the imagination, and I use it as a vehicle to deliver education."
Dorothy Vaughan
Year born: 1910
Research Areas: Computer Programming
"I changed what I could, and what I couldn't, I endured."