PC Downloads - Space
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Astronomy/Science:
Aeronautics Educator Guide
What pilot, astronaut or aeronautical engineer didn't start out with a toy glider? 126 page educator guide: Air, Flight, and We Can Fly, You and I.
All Space Screensaver
Get the facts on the universe while watching breathtaking views of space.
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Amateur Radio in Space
Educator's Guide (K-4) with information on the Space Amateur Radio EXperiment (SAREX) designed to facilitate communication between astronauts in orbit with students on the ground.
Basics of Space Flight
This is a training module covering concepts of space flight in general and deep space missions in particular.
Build a Comet
Build a comet in the classroom or at home and find out how its head and tail form.
Earth Browser
Monitor changing conditions around the globe.
Electronic PictureBooks About Space
Beautiful pictures and text about space exploration and planets.
Explore The Planets Demo
Learn about relative sizes and densities of the worlds in our solar system. Watch animations of volcano formation on Jupiter or impact cratering on Mercury.
Exploring the Moon
Simulate regolith formation, learn about impact cratering or lava layering, design a Lunar Roving Vehicle, or work in a team to figure out a life support system for a future settlement on the moon.
Exploring the Sun
Don some seriously dark shades for the close up view of the sun!
Exploring the Universe
Stare way out into space with help from Hubble.
GPS The New Navigation
GPS (or Global Positioning System) uses satellites to figure out where it is. Navigation is made easy by the click of a button.
Mars Pathfinder Lithograph Set
Includes both black and white and color images, and information on the 1997 landing site, Sojourner's exploration of Mars and Ares Vallis, Mars.
My Stars!
Create a map of the stars unique to your position in the world.
Night Sky Interactive
View the night sky and constellations through your computer!
Pathfinder
Find out more about the spacecraft, and make a model that really flies!
Planet-O-Matic
Click on a planet, and then select General Information, Gravity, Environment or Size, to find out more about it.
Rockets
Download information on the History of Rockets, Rocket Principles and Practical Rocketry, as well as 13 different activities.
Skydive from the Stratosphere
Click on the Mission button, then ride the balloon to 100,000 ft. and jump. Try to figure out when to deploy the chutes.
SkyMap
An award-winning Planetarium program for the PC. SkyMap can draw a map showing the sky as seen from anywhere on earth.
Starry Night
Now you can see the stars (and planets, and more) from anywhere in the universe.
Superstars of Spaceflight
Features 15 astronauts who were selected for their unique contributions to the space program.
Time Traveler
Einstein came up with an example to show the effects of time dilation which he called the "twin paradox." It's a lot like the Time Traveler game.
Watching Over Our Planet From Space
Explore the big, blue ball from the viewpoint of the astronauts.
Wonka Trivia
Choose Space, start the quiz and test your knowledge.
More Space Fun:
SETI@home Screensaver
SETI@home is a scientific experiment that harnesses the power of hundreds of thousands of Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Participate by running a free program that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data.
Astro Boing
Play this paddle game and remember, you're all that stands between the Interplanatary Council and cyber assimilation by the Msorg Empire!
Arty's Solar System Vacation Screensaver
Travel in space for the next vacation, and learn about the planets and stars.
Captain Zog's Main Idea A
Save the space station from the evil Captain Zog! Pick out a robot and sneak it into the station by reading paragraphs and deducing the main idea (for 3rd and 4th grade reading levels).
Captain Zog's Main Idea B
Save the space station from the evil Captain Zog - Level B is for 5th and 6th grade reading levels.
Chandra Coloring & Activity Book
Study space with a fun printable coloring and activity book.
Lunar Lander
Test your skills as a Remote Robotics Pilot in the year 2083. Maneuver your ship and land it gently on all seven landing pads on the moon.
NitroBurners
It is the year 2045 and the Nitro-Burners rule the spaceways. Pilot the Blue Flame to safety through 3 Badlands sectors.
Space Duel
Space Duel is a shoot'em arcade style game with wonderful graphics.
Space Junkie
Another fun version of the theme - blow away those crazy flying things before they get you.
Space Rescue Game
The Nerds have gotten lost in space, and only you can save them with the Wonkavator.
Space Taxi
Use brain power to fly a spaceship across the galaxy!
Star Wars: The Gungan Frontier
Overcome the mighty Gungan frontier by colonization and cultivation.
Star Wars Episode 1 Pit Droids Demo
The surly junk trader Watto obtained a shipload full of droids and now they're wandering all over the place. Head them to where they belong, and don't let them crash into each other!
Star Wars Episode 1 Racer
Get set for the ride of your life with this exciting racing simulation based on the pod race in Star Wars Episode 1!
Structure & Evolution of the Universe Screensaver
Put a slide show of images on your desktop - a Supernova, Quasar, Dark Matter, Antimatter Cloud and more.
Red Planet Expedition Screensaver
Explore what a sunset might look like fromm the surface of Mars!
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