Earth and Space Sciences Research Guide

• Earth Sciences: Remote Sensing
• Earth Sciences: Smithsonian Institution Resources
• Space Sciences: Astronomy
• Space Sciences: Astrophysics
• Space Sciences: Commercial
• Space Sciences: Exploration
• Space Sciences: General
• Space Sciences: History of Space Sciences
• Space Sciences: Organizations
• Space Sciences: Smithsonian Institution Resources

The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives' Earth and Space Sciences Research Guide is a select list of resources for students, teachers, and researchers to learn about earth and space science. This guide compliments our Astronomy Research Guide and our Aeronautics Research Guide. 

Earth Sciences: Remote Sensing

• Canadian Centre for Remote Sensing: Analysis of environmental change using remote sensing techniques.
• National Space Science Data Center: Analyzes and synthesizes data from NASA's space exploration program, models and computer-generated imagery.
• What is Earth Observation? From the Belgian Earth Observation website.

Earth Sciences: Smithsonian Institution Resources

• Department of Mineral Sciences, National Museum of Natural History
• Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Space Sciences: Astronomy

• Astronomy Picture of the Day: Each day a different image of photographof our universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by an astronomer.
• Dictionary of Nomenclature of Celestial Objects
• Mars 2001 Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS)
• NASA Astroyphysics Data System: Digital library for physics, astrophysics and instrumentation.
• New Horizons Pluto Mission

Space Sciences: Astrophysics

• Astrophysics at Princeton: Astrophysical research undertaken at Princeton University.
• European Southern Observatory: European astronomical observatory located in Chile.
• National Radio Astronomy Observatory Library: Radio astronomy observatory operated under the auspices of the National Science Foundation.
• Physics and Astronomy News
• Space Telescope Science Institute Library: Library resources of the Space Telescope Science Institute.

Space Sciences: Commercial

• Astronautics Corporation: Commercial products related to aerospace - commercial site.
• Blue Origin
• SpaceX

Space Sciences: Exploration

• Cassini/Huygens Mission to Saturn Information: Latest information from NASA on the Cassini/Huygens Mission.
• Hubble Space Telescope: Site dedicated to the Hubble Space Telescope.
• International Space Station Overview | NASA
• Mars Exploration Information: Latest information from NASA on Mars exploration.
• Mars Rovers Information: Latest information from NASA on the Mars Rovers mission.
• Messenger: Current information about the Messinger Mission to Mercury.
• Solar System Simulator: NASA site that allows the site user to see the planets as our space craft see them.
• Stardust Mission Information: Latest information on the Stardust mission from NASA.

Space Sciences: General

• Earth and Sky: Award-winning daily science radio series.
• Important historical documents from NASA: Documents published by NASA since the 1950's.
• Mars Probe Images: Provides images and research information from the current Mars probe - commercial site.
• NASA Home Page: NASA's mission as a leader in aero- and astronautics.
• NASA Space Shuttle: Comprehensive information about NASA's Space Shuttle program. Includes a page on Mission Information.
• NASA Technical Reports: NASA's collection of technical reports in aero- and astronautics.
• Space Information: News about space exploration - commercial site.
• Space Medicine: A review of NASA's research in space medicine, under Project Mercury.
• Space Today: Provides daily information on space exploration and related issues.

Space Sciences: History of Space Sciences

• NASA History: History of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and their ongoing mission in aero- and astronautics.
• National Air and Space Museum's (NASM) Space History Department: Information about the Space History Department at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM).

Space Sciences: Organizations

• Aerospace Corporation: The Aerospace Corporation is a federally funded research and development center in support of national-security, civil and commercial space programs - commercial site.
• Aerospace Legacy Foundation: The goal of the Aerospace Legacy Foundation is to preserve Southern California's aviation and aerospace heritage.
• Association of Space Explorers: The Association of Space Explorers is an international nonprofit professional and educational organization of over 300 individuals from 30 nations who have flown in space.
• European Space Agency: Comprised of fourteen member states which promote cooperation in space research and technology for scientific purposes.
• Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI): The Lunar and Planetary Institute is a research institute that provides support services to NASA and the planetary science community, and conducts planetary science research under the leadership of staff scientists, visiting researchers, and postdoctoral fellows.
• MIT Center for Space Research: MIT's major space research programs in cosmology, astrophysics and flight experiments.
• Satellite Industry Association: The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) is a Washington D.C. based trade association representing the leading global satellite operators, service providers, manufacturers, launch services providers, and ground equipment suppliers.
• Space Foundation: The Space Foundation is one of the world's premier nonprofit organizations supporting space activities, space professionals and education.
• The Mars Society: The Mars Society's goal is the exploration and settlement of Mars.

Space Sciences: Smithsonian Institution Resources

• Air andSpace Magazine: Research and popular subjects in aviation and space history.
• Featured Exhibitions at the National Air and Space Museum: Information on current exhibitions at NASM.
• National Air and Space Society