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Inventions from Space NASA SPINOFF

- 14 April 2017

Have you ever had a fever? How did the Dr. take your temperature? With a thermometer right. Was it placed in your ear? If so, that thermometer was originally invented for use in space. Read on to learn more about the space inventions we use here on earth.

Traveling the Surface of the Moon by Car

- 8 April 2017

Imagine trying to drive on the moon. What would your vehicle look like? What would your tires be made of? How fast could you go?  For astronauts to learn about the moon, scientists developed a special car to travel its surface. Read on to find out interesting facts about the Lunar Roving Vehicle.

Robots, Rovers, and Rocky Terrain

- 24 March 2017

Have you ever looked through a telescope to see a planet? Did you see plants? Animals? It takes more than a telescope to see exactly what is living on a planet. Scientists have made special vehicles called space rovers to explore planets. Read on to find out how they get the space rovers prepared for outer space.

The Water Bearer Reveals 7 New Planets

- 10 March 2017

NASA/JPL-Caltech, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Remember the time you met a new friend? It was exciting to find out what you both had in common. Recently scientists discovered some new planets that may be similar to our planet. Do you think they will look like the Earth? Will life be able to survive there? Read on to find out about these 7 new planets and what they may have in common with Earth.

Be Sure to Eat Your Fruits and Veggies In Outer Space

- 3 March 2017

Have you ever grown a garden of vegetables? What are some of your favorite vegetables to eat? How about fruit? What are some of your favorite fruits to eat? In space it is hard to grow vegetables and fruits. How do scientists solve this problem? Read on to find out more about growing vegetables and fruit in space.

A Big Chunk of Space Junk Lands on Earth!

- 15 November 2016

You may or may not already know the fact that there is tons of debris and junk floating around in space. This can be as small as nuts and bolts or as big as a chunk of a satellite. But did you know, sometimes that space junk actually makes it back to Earth? This happened not too long ago. Check it out!