Astronomy and Space on the Internet collection of the most useful astronomy and space resources. One Small Step is a visual guide to space exploration' featuring a wealth of NASA related data, video, photos and sounds. As a way of promoting the planned 1999 launch of the Mars Polar Lander, NASA is collecting the names of school children from all over the world. These names will then be stored on a CD-ROM that will be shot into space as part of the Mars Polar Lander's payload. This Internet-based education program is part of the Lunar Prospector Mission launched January 6, 1998.
Schools can still participate in the program.
Schools located within the eclipse path are invited to participate in a collaborative Internet project in which students will share their observations at the Encarta Schoolhouse Web site.