Astronomy and Space Exploration for Kids

Astronomy and Space Exploration is an exciting topic to explore in your homeschooling science studies. Kids love to learn about the planets in our solar system, space exploration and scientific discovery. Use these free printable worksheets, activity pages and coloring pages to enrich your homeschool Astronomy and Space Exploration studies.

What is the only planet whose English name does not derive from Greek/Roman mythology? Find out by exploring the solar system with these fun printable worksheets and coloring pages.

The Hubble Telescope is one of the largest space telescopes. It was built by NASA and named after Edwin Powell Hubble.

On September 17, 1976, NASA introduced the first space shuttle, the Enterprise, at a ceremony in Palmdale, California. After many years of testing, four other shuttles were built: Columbia, Discovery, Atlantis and Challenger.

On November 22, 1988, the first B-2 Sprit Stealth Bomber made its debut when it was rolled out of its hangar in Palmdale, California.

In 1984, Joe Kittinger became the first person to make a solo crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in a hot air balloon.

On October 30, 1938, Orson Wells with the Mercury Players produced a realistic radio dramatization of “War of the Worlds” causing a nationwide panic.

On October 22, 1797, Andre-Jacques Garnerin made his first successful parachute jump above Paris.

On November 28, 1922, Captain Cyril Turner (Royal Air Force) gave the first public skywriting exhibition over Times Square as an advertising stunt.

A quick overview of our solar system for the younger student.

Design a space station; learn about the planets, spacecraft and famous astronomers; find out what's in the sky tonight, and more.

NASA Kids offers a fun way for children to learn about NASA's activities and science, using interactive tools and kid-attractive pages. NASA Kids is an online or printable resource designed for students in K-8.

Educational computer games made available to homeschoolers.

Space Day is the global celebration dedicated to the extraordinary achievements, benefits and opportunities in the exploration and use of space. The odyssey continues in 2001 with a new series of Design Challenges of living and working in space to give teachers the right stuff to lift students’ interest.

The Space Place brings space science and technology to the classroom with lots of fun activities and amazing space facts.