Humans have always been fascinated by space, but we only began to send out missions in 1957. Here is a brief chronology of planetary and space exploration.
The Planetary Society has a rich collection of sites on space exploration missions.
Here are two sites with very detailed lists of space missions — arranged by date (NASA) and by planetary body (Views of the Solar System).
Get the latest solar system news and images at NASA's Solar System site.
Pick your view of the solar system with The Solar System Simulator.
Learn all about the planets at ESA Kids, from the European Space Agency. Check out the videos and animations that explore the solar system.
Come on into NASA's Space Place for Kids and check out the games, animations, projects, and fun facts about Earth, space and technology.
StarChild bills itself as a “Learning Center for Young Astronomers.” Check out its section on our solar system.
Make an edible Jiggly Jupiter or build your own 3-D glasses! Find lots of projects and activities at NASA's Solar System Kids Page.
Visit The Nine Planets, where you'll find an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each planet and the major moons in our solar system. Take the solar system tour for an interactive exploration of our planetary neighbors.
Go on a solar system scavenger hunt or a virtual tour of the planets at the American Museum of Natural History's astronomy site for kids.
Here are links to photos from space . . . and they are AMAZING!
What's a nanosat? It's a tiny satellite! Read more about it, and play Nanosat flingman!
What instruments do scientists use to learn about space? Go to the Amazing Space website for some answers.
Learn about the symbols scientists (and astrologers) have used to represent the planets.
Mars is one of the best-explored planets in our solar system. See images and videos from the Mars Exploration Rovers.
Stop by Mars for Kids Fun Zone for games, projects and models.
Enjoy the beauty of Saturn through images taken by NASA's Cassini spacecraft as it orbited the ringed world for more than ten years.
Exploring the Solar System from Utah State Office of Education is an Interactive site with quizzes where you can test your knowledge.
How much would you weigh on the planets? If you weigh 80 pounds on earth, you would weigh 30 pounds on Mars! Find out what you'd weigh on the other planets.
At DK Find Out, you can explore the planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids and orbits. Then take a fun quiz to see how much you know.
Visit these related Science Trek websites — Mars, The Sun, Asteroids and Comets, and Astronomy.
Explore the solar system with the gang from Ready Jet Go! Check out Fun Facts About Our Planets for more fun.
Take quizzes, play games, and learn facts about planets at National Geographic Kids.
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