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Explore Outer Space at Home

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If your child is obsessed with all things outer space, then check out some of these fantastic online resources for kids. From live interviews with astronauts to games and activities, there's something here for all ages. It's a great way to keep the kids learning and occupied during shelter in place.

To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA
During the 1969 Apollo 10 mission, NASA used the call sign “Snoopy” for its Lunar Module. Use this worksheet to color what Snoopy finds on his historic mission to the Moon. Schulz Museum

The Space Station Museum
Marin's own Space Station Museum offers live interviews with astronauts and space industry experts — check their website for upcoming events. They're also happy to answer questions for students working on aerospace related projects.

Chabot Learning Launchpad
Chabot Space & Science Center's Learning Launchpad gives kids a way to explore and learn more about the universe and our planet with fun and engaging activities, videos, and more.

Morrison Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences
Enjoy a virtual planetarium and explore outer space with Cal Academy presenters.

NASA Kids Club
Learn about space, rockets, and astronauts, color pictures, play games, look at space art, and read stories by other kids.

Passport to Space-National Geographic Kids
Get ready for liftoff! Journey beyond Earth with out-of-this-world facts, photos, videos, books, and games about all things space.

Popular Science: Space
Kids can explore the space section that includes articles on the latest in space discoveries, projects, new technology, and more.

Amazing Space
Amazing space offers a collection of interactive activities where you can learn about outer space phenomena like galaxies, comets, and black holes, collect solar system trading cards, and more.

Sky & Telescope: This Week's Sky at a Glance
If you want to know what you'll be able to see in the sky, tonight, Sky & Telescope has the answer. While you're here, you can also learn the basics of stargazing, read up on the latest 'Astro News,' or check out the extensive photo gallery.