NASA Educational Resources

NASA Spacelink: An Electronic Information System

NASA Spacelink is a computer information service that individuals may access to receive news about current NASA programs, activities, and other space-related information, including: historical data, current news, lesson plans, classroom activities, and even entire publications. Although it is primarily intended as a resource for teachers, the network is available to anyone with a personal computer and a modem.

Users need a computer, modem, communication software, and a long-distance telephone line to access Spacelink. The Spacelink computer access number is (205) 895-0028. The data word format for direct and Internet access is 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. It is also available through the Internet, a worldwide computer network connecting a large number of educational institutions and research facilities. Callers with Internet access may reach NASA Spacelink at the following addresses:

spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
xsl.msfc.nasa.gov

For more information, contact:
Spacelink Administrator
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Mail Code CA21
Huntsville, AL 35812-7015
Phone: (205) 544-6360

NASA Education Satellite Videoconference Series

During the school year, NASA delivers a series of educational programs by satellite to teachers across the country. The content of each videoconference varies, but all cover aeronautics or space science topics of interest to the educational community. NASA program managers, scientists, astronauts, and education specialists are featured presenters. Broadcasts are interactive: a number is flashed across the bottom of the screen, and viewers may call collect to ask questions or to take part in the discussion. The videoconference series is free to registered educational institutions. The programs may be videotaped and copied for later use. To participate, the institution must have a C-band satellite receiving system, teacher release time, and an optional long-distance telephone line for interaction. Arrangements may also be made to receive the satellite signal through the local cable television system. For more information, contact:

Videoconference Coordinator
NASA Teaching From Space Program
Oklahoma State University
300 North Cordell
Stillwater, OK 74078-0422

NASA Television

NASA Television (TV) is the Agency's distribution system for live and taped programs. It offers the public a front-row seat for launches and missions, as well as informational and educational programming, historical documentaries, and updates on the latest developments in aeronautics and space science.

The educational programming is designed for classrooom use and is aimed at inspiring students to achieveP especially in science, mathematics, and technology. If your school's cable TV system carries NASA TV or if your school has access to a satellite dish, the programs may be downlinked and videotaped. Daily and monthly programming schedules for NASA TV are also available via NASA Spacelink. NASA Television is transmitted on Spacenet 2 (a C-band satellite) on transponder 5, channel 8, 69 degrees West with horizontal polarization, frequency 3880.0 Megahertz, audio on 6.8 megahertz. For more information contact:

NASA Headquarters
Technology and Evaluation Branch
Code FET
Washington, DC 20546-0001

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