Discover the universe including wonders like this star-forming region called S106.
Ever wonder what the world looks like from the International Space Station? Do you want to watch an astronaut speak from space? NASA TV is the perfect place to see both of these things and more. This free, 24-hour video service can be found on YouTube and on NASA's website. Throughout the day, you can drop in to watch astronauts give talks on microgravity, NASA scientists explaining upcoming missions, and even catch a live launch if you tune in at the right time
And while the current coronavirus pandemic has many of us trapped at home, now’s the perfect time to explore the space agency’s NASA at Home website, which is packed with links to podcasts, videos, e-books, virtual tours, and more. If you’re instead interested in leafing through static images of cosmic wonders, NASA also has a collection of thousands of interstellar photos that are also completely free and open to the public.
2. ESA videos and images
The European Space Agency (ESA) website is a lot like NASA’s in that it has plenty of engaging and educational videos to watch. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of their launch site in French Guiana, or listen in as experts discuss the plans and challenges of upcoming missions.
As one of the world’s leading space agencies, the ESA’s website is designed with public outreach in mind. In addition to hosting thousands of videos and tens of thousands of images, the ESA also livestreams its own channel called ESA Web TV.
3. The Hubble Space Telescope’s homepage
The most famous space telescope in history — a joint mission undertaken by NASA and the ESA — has its own website with loads of information on exoplanets, nebulae, stars, galaxies, and much more. You can sift through collections of thousands of photos, countless videos, and informative articles.
Hubblesite.org offers a lot of knowledge in one place. Whether you’re looking for quick facts on the telescope, its mission, or its science, or just the latest Hubble news, the telescope's online portal has you covered. The site also has educational resources to help making teaching the next generation about Hubble’s mission and astronomy as a science both easy and fun!
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