Aeronautics and aerospace are the topics of this category. Aeronautics refers to the theory and practice of navigation through air or space, while aerospace refers to the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole.
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Provides information on the latest space discoveries as well as space launch vehicles. Learn about the latest NASA efforts to explore space and the future of the International Space Station (I.S.S.). Find general information about the planets in the Solar System.
http://www.aerospaceguide.net
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Organization that represents the aerospace industry offers news reports on the latest aerospace developments from companies like Boeing. Includes articles on public policy where users can learn about government efforts to regulate this industry.
http://www.aiaa.org
Provides information about the history of spaceflight. Also offers a directory of space vehicles, spacesuits and space images. Find high resolution views of all launch pads from Google.
http://www.astronautix.com/
The website of the European Space Agency (ESA) provides information on the research, missions and other activities of this agency. You can learn about the human spaceflight that the agency undertakes and more. The site is available in a number of different European languages.
http://www.esa.int/
Scientific website that conducts data analysis regarding observations from spacecraft. The public outreach section makes it easy to learn about galaxies and black holes. Available in English, French and Italian languages.
http://isdc.unige.ch/
National Space Science and Technology Center
Features American space science and technology. Provides details on the NSSTC Research Center which including material research, IT, propulsion and other fields. Learn about the Center's public lecture series on many scientific shops.
http://www.nsstc.org
Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference
Scientific event where researchers and others advance the science of this field. Includes an e-print room featuring papers that have been presented at the conference. Also includes the Conference's Call for Papers, so users can see if the conference is a good venue for their research.
http://www.nsrec.com
Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation
AMSAT is an educational organization, formed to advocate for the participation of amateur radio in space research and communication, continuing the efforts of Project OSCAR, which had built and launched the first amateur radio satellite. Its mission and organizational structure is advanced, and its leadership named.
http://www.amsat.org/
Provides information on a student-based organization that promotes the exploration and development of space. Includes the latest chapter projects, events calendar and conferences, educational outreach, gallery and discussion forums.
http://www.seds.org
Universities Space Research Association
The USRA is a private, non-profit organization founded through the National Academy of Sciences, and comprised of more than a hundred universities, mostly in the United States. The USRA is focused on space-related technical competencies, with the intent of enhancing knowledge and developing technology for the benefit of the academic community, space-related industries, and the mission of NASA.
http://www.usra.edu/
