Let's Learn About Space!

World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. The United Nations General Assembly declared in 1999 that World Space Week will be held each year from October 4-10. These dates commemorate two events:

• October 4, 1957: Launch of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, thus opening the way for space exploration.
• October 10, 1967: The signing of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activites of States in the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies.

Focus on a Theme

Begin your space adventure using the space themes and space resources highlighted by the in-house Scoilnet team. The featured resources have been viewed the most by teachers searching through Scoilnet for space resources.

Rockets

Planets

Spacecraft

Scroll up to use the Space Elevator!

Find out more about space, and about the birds and humans that have ventured up through the skies throughout history. 

Visit the International Space Station

Transform your classroom into the international space station using Google Maps virtual tour. Allow students time to interact and explore the station.

Recommended Space Websites

Expand your space resources further by visiting the following space related websites. These websites provide teachers with even more space related information, events, and resources.