Rockets and astronauts for kids
What makes a rocket fly, and what is it like to eat, sleep and work in space?
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How does a rocket work?
How rockets fly: Newton's third law, thrust, fuel, stages and why rockets work in space. Includes a balloon rocket experiment and a free printable worksheet.
What do astronauts eat in space?
What astronauts eat on the International Space Station, why crumbs are a problem, how they drink and a taste-test activity. Includes a free printable worksheet.
Apollo 11 for kids: the first people on the Moon
The story of Apollo 11, the first Moon landing in 1969, with a timeline, crew, key facts and a free printable worksheet for kids.
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Fly to the Moon (free)
The free 3D simulator lets kids build a real Moon rocket, launch it and land on the Moon, in any browser.
Play the free demoSpace Workbook for kids
Printable fact sheets, quizzes with answers, a space passport and activities for 29 destinations, with the full simulator included.
See the Space WorkbookFacts: NASA and other space agencies, rounded for readability. Images: Astraviator simulator renders. Astraviator is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA.