Free K-12 Spaces

Free K-12 spaces, the universe, solar system, stars and space exploration for K-12 students, teachers, and parents.

People in Astronomy
Read about the famous scientists which have studied the planets, sun, moon and stars.

Skywatchers of the Americas
Discover how Native Americans watched the moon, sun and stars.

3-2-1 Blastoff
NASA is going to the moon, Mars and beyond. See what else NASA has planned for the next few years.

Back to the Moon
Astronauts will soon be going back to the moon. Learn about the trip then play a memory game to match pictures about this moon mission.

Dress Me for Space
Put on the right clothes for space travel starting with a diaper and ending with a helmet.

History of Astronauts
Learn about the life and missions of astronauts from around the world.

Hubble Space Telescope
Find out how the Hubble telescope helps scientists see far out into space.

Return to Flight
Learn about the Space Shuttle program's return in 2005 then play a memory game to match pictures about Discovery.

Space Exploration
Find out how space is explored and what has been found so far.

Space Shuttle
This coloring book will teach you the order of a shuttle trip from liftoff to landing.

Space Stuff
Learn about space travel. See what is in space, find out what astronauts wear and more.

Who is Who on the International Space Station?
Find out which astronauts are in space right now and what they are doing.

Asteroid Images
See close up pictures of asteroids that were taken from space.

Build Our Milky Way
Use this site to create your own galaxy.

Comet Images
See pictures of Halley's Comet and many others.

Galaxies
Learn about different kinds of galaxies.

Galaxy Pictures
Take a look at photos of different types of galaxies taken by the Hubble telescope.

History of the Universe
How old is the universe and how did it form?

Milky Way
Find out why our galaxy is called the milky way.

Milky Way Galaxy
Get facts about our galaxy and find out what it looks like.

Space Quiz
Answer eight questions about the planets and other objects in the sky.

Universe
Learn about galaxies, stars, quasars, black holes and dark matter.

Black Holes
Learn about these stars that have collapsed, and if they exist.

Constellations
Take a look at the stars in the sky and the objects they represent.

Nebulae
Find out how this star dust is created.

Nebulae Pictures
Take a look at photos of different nebulae taken by the Hubble telescope.

Northern Hemisphere Constellations
Find out which constellations can be seen north of the Equator, and when.

Southern Hemisphere Constellations
Find out which constellations can be seen south of the Equator, and when.

Star Pictures
Take a look at photos of stars taken by the Hubble telescope.

Stars
Choose a part of the night sky then connect the dots to make your own constellations.

Stargazers
Match the constellations with pictures of famous stories from long ago.

As the Earth Turns
See how the spinning of Earth makes night and day.

Images of the Solar System
View pictures of the Sun, Moon and all nine planets that were taken from space - including close-up photos.

Solar System
Read and learn about the sun, moon, planets, asteroid belt, meteors and comets.

Solar System Pictures
Take a look at photos of the solar system taken by the Hubble telescope.

Space Chase
Search the solar system to find the correct planet.

Sun Watchers From Long Ago
Take a look at the places from which ancient people watched the sun. What were they looking for?

Sunrise, Sunset
Learn how the movement of the Earth makes it look like the sun is moving. Then learn how to tell what time of day it is by where the sun is in the sky.

What Causes Night and Day?
Find out with an online movie.