Space and space travel has fascinated scientists and students alike. For aspiring astronomers, astronauts, and scientists, the Internet provides tons of educational games and resources. In today’s technologically advanced world, students have instant access to a universe of information with the click of a mouse and an Internet connection. While many sites are just for fun, there are hundreds of educational websites where children learn while they play. Information gained in this hands-on manner is retained longer and allows children of any learning style to be masters of their own education in the manner that suits them best.

• Mars Quest – Solve the mysteries of Mars or test your intuitive skills discerning differences between Earth and Mars.

• Space Trak – Think you can control a spaceship?

• Space Age Bedroom – Design your own space bedroom complete with furniture.

• The Comet’s Tale – Play the game or build your own comet on this fun website.

• Our Universe – Find out about life in space, the universe, or just have fun playing in the lab.

• Sea and Sky – Explore the skies interactively, play games, or work puzzles – all with a cool space theme.

• Space Games and Quizzes – Play Alien Invaders or solve the Solar System jigsaw puzzle.

• Sounds of Space – Try your ear on these audio clips and see if you can identify these space sounds.

Puzzles

• Space Puzzles Zone – Test your space savvy with five different quizzes.

• Moon Quiz – How much do you really know about the moon?

• Space Puzzler – Four different online jigsaw puzzles about space.

• NASA Space Place – Learn while playing with word search puzzles like “Spuzzled.”

• Kids Astronomy Quiz – Solve one or all three crossword puzzles to test your astronomy knowledge.

• Image Ace – Connect the dots or solve word puzzles

• Detective Training – Hone your puzzle solving skills with three puzzles or play fun games.

• Solar System Puzzle – Have fun solving this word search puzzle about the solar system.

• Windows to the Universe – Play games, solve puzzles, or just check the local space weather.

Projects

• Virtual Tour – Tour the universe or find out about satellites and space junk.

• Black Holes – Students take an interactive journey to a black hole and explore and learn.

• Amazing Space – A one-stop link resources for space-related online education. Find out more about comets or catch a falling star from the comfort of home.

• Cosmic Classroom – Learn about light, ask astronomers questions, or take an astronomy tutorial with this self-paced online learning portal.

• The Mars Project – Take a trip to Mars and explore – no spacesuits needed.

• Cosmic Evolution – Follow the progress of the cosmos from day one to present and learn from movies, animations, and glossaries.

• Explore Mars Now – Explore a state-of-the-art working plan for a Mars habitat. From staterooms to bathrooms to medical facilities, no detail is left out.

• Exploring Planets in the Classroom – Links to over 25 hands-on space-related activities.

• Arty the Part-time Astronaut – Explore and play games with Arty.

• Solar Center – Activities, quizzes, and more educational fun projects for learning about the sun.

No matter whether your interest is academic, or just searching for some fun, there is sure to be a game, puzzle, or project to tweak your curiosity.  Outer space and space exploration has fascinated mankind for centuries, and there is always something new to discover. It is up to our future generations to conquer the next great frontier, so get those gears turning and explore the wonders that outer space has to offer the brave explorer.