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Space topic resources

  • Apollo 13 In Real Time An amazing website covering the entire ill-fated mission of Apollo 13 and the teamwork which eventually enabled the safe return of the astronauts back to Earth.
  • SpaceX SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.
  • Google Moon Find out where on the Moon the different Apollo missions landed.
  • Lunar module tour Have a look around a 3D model of the lunar module which carried the astronauts to the Moon's surface.
  • Up-to-date space news Read all about the latest space-related discoveries and events on this super BBC website. One to share with a grown-up.
  • Find out about the lunar eclipse From time-to-time we can experience a lunar eclipse if we're in the right place at the right time. Find out more about these amazing events.
  • NASA Kids' Club A website for children with lots of fun activities and things to learn about.
  • NASA's website This is a huge resource with plenty for children and adults alike.
  • BBC iWonder Another interesting website, crammed with lots of interesting facts. One to look at with a grown-up.
  • Tim Peake's ESA website Tim Peake's pages on The European Space Agency's website. Well worth a look with a grown-up.
  • ISS Tracker This website shows (in real time) the position of the International Space Station in orbit.
  • Spot the Station Want to know when the ISS will be visible? This part of NASA's website has the answers.
  • Stellarium Stellarium is a fantastic free astronomy program. There are versions for iPads too.
  • KStars Another interesting, free astronomy program for use on a computer. Find out all about those stars.

StoryBots Moon

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A fun song about the Moon.

StoryBots Sun

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A fun rap and video about our closest star.

StoryBots Solar System

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An amusing and informative video about the Solar System.

StoryBots Stars

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The StoryBots return with another catchy song/rap about stars this time.

StoryBots Earth

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A catchy song from the StoryBots about planet Earth.

StoryBots Super Songs Outer Space

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The StoryBots' space videos all in one super-sized helping.

Exploring Our Solar System

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An informative video, ideal for finding out about the planets.

The Solar System Song

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A gentle and informative song all about our Solar System.

The Planets' Song

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A catchy little ditty going over the planets of the Solar System.

Planet Song

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Another song-based way of learning about the planets in the Solar System.

Planets' Song

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A catchy tune for learning the planets in the Solar System.

NASA & TRAPPIST-1: A Treasure Trove of Planets Found

Seven Earth-sized planets have been observed by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope around a tiny, nearby, ultra-cool dwarf star called TRAPPIST-1. Three of these planets are firmly in the habitable zone. Over 21 days, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope measured the drop in light as each planet passed in front of the star.

Dwarf Planet Compilation/Solar System Dwarf Planet/Dwarf Planets for Kids

Learn about all the Dwarf Planets in our solar system! You'll learn about dwarf planets Eris, Pluto, Haumea, MakeMake and Ceres with this educational fun animated music video.

Planet Song for Kids/Solar System Songs/40 Minute Compilation

Enjoy 40 minutes and 18 videos of the solar system's planets. This video tells you so much information about our solar system. The music is very catchy so you can learn through singing.

Building a model Solar System to scale in the desert

The vastness of space is almost too mind-boggling for the human brain to comprehend. In order to accurately illustrate our place in the universe, one group of friends decided to build the first scale model of the solar system in seven miles of empty desert.

Buzz Aldrin's journey to the moon

A very timely advert featuring Buzz himself. Other oats brands are also available :)

Neil Armstrong - Mini Biography

Watch a short biography of Neil Armstrong, the space commander for the Apollo 11 lunar mission who was the first man to walk on the moon.

Earth Compared To The Rest Of The Universe

"There are more stars in our Universe than there are grains of sand on all the beaches on Earth." There are 100 to 400 billion stars in the Milky Way and more than 100 billion galaxies in the Universe - maybe as many as 500 billion. Lots to think about and make your brain ache!

Astronaut Chris Hadfield singing David Bowie's Space Oddity in zero gravity.

Chris Hadfield an astronaut aboard the ISS performs David Bowie's Space Oddity.

Felix Baumgartner Space Jump World Record 2012

The Mission - Red Bull Stratos, a mission to the edge of space, attempted to transcend human limits that have existed for 50 years. Supported by a team of experts Felix Baumgartner planned to ascend to 120,000 feet in a stratospheric balloon and make a freefall jump rushing toward earth at supersonic speeds before parachuting to the ground.

Space with James May

Year 2 Rocket Transporters 2019 - The Movie

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On Thursday 7th February 2019, the sounds of cutting, sawing, sticking, testing and sometimes exasperation could be heard across our Year 2 classrooms as the children concentrated on bringing their designs to reality. This video shows the process unfolding and the fruits of their labours. Enjoy.
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