Send Your Name Into Space on the NASA Glory Mission →
NASA invites you to submit your name to be included on a microchip that will be rocketed into space as part of NASA's Glory Mission, scheduled to launch in June 2009. Glory is the first mission dedicated to understanding the effects of particles in the atmosphere and the sun's variability on Earth’s climate. Participants will receive a printable certificate from NASA. The deadline for submitting names is
Nov. 1, 2008.
Send Your Name Into Space on the NASA Kepler Mission →
NASA invites you to submit your name to be included on a DVD that will be rocketed into space as part of NASA's Kepler Mission, scheduled to launch in February 2009. Those wishing to participate should submit their name, the state or country they live in, and, if they desire, a short statement (500 words or less) answering the question: "Why do you think the Kepler Mission is important?" The deadline for submissions to the Kepler Mission Web site is
Nov. 1, 2008.
New Horizons Kids Club →
New Horizons wasn't the only voyage launched on Janurary 19, 2006. The New Horizons team welcomes five new "Pluto Pals." The five students were born on the same day the spacecraft started on its historic journey the outer solar system.
Solar System Ambassador Events →
NASA Solar System Ambassadors are planning education events at local venues -- libraries, schools, state parks, museums and more -- across the United States. Themes planned for these public events include "Barnstorming the Solar System," "Daring Flight of the Phoenix," "Worlds of the Solar System," "Moon Observing," and "Twin Robots on Mars in 3-D." Events are planned throughout the year. Visit the Solar System Ambassadors Web site for a calendar of events.
Rock Around the World →
Mars scientists are asking students from around the world to help them understand the red planet. Send in a rock collected by you or your classroom from your region of the world, and we will use a special tool like the one on the rover to tell you what it's made of. Then everyone can compare their rocks to the ones found on Mars.
