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This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA features 18 math problems exploring atmospheric aerosols using real data from the SAGE III instrument on the ISS. It is highly useful for integrating quantitative data analysis into environmental science and physics units. For students grades K-12+, teachers canContinue Reading

This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA utilizes NASA photographs for scaling activities and mathematical modeling of the Moon’s mass and interior structure. It is useful for applying mathematical proportions and modeling techniques in space science contexts. For students grades K-12+, educators can integrate these exercisesContinue Reading

Every month, NASA Earth Observatory features a puzzling satellite image. The September 2026 puzzler appears above.  Your ChallengeIdentify the location shown in this satellite image. Share what clues you see, where you think it is, and what makes this place interesting or unique to you. How to Answer Submit your response using thisContinue Reading

This math problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA for grades K-5 applies scientific notation to stellar properties, reinforcing core skills through real-world astronomy examples. Source/Credit: SpaceMath@NASA, Dr. Odenwald. The post Space Math at NASA: Stars- Their Properties and Evolution appeared first on NASA Science., Read MoreContinue Reading

At 12:02 p.m. EDT, Roman began an approximately 3-minute mid-course correction burn to adjust its trajectory toward its final orbit. It’s the first of two planned orbit adjustments to keep Roman on course for the second Lagrange point, L2. The other, if needed, is planned for later this week, andContinue Reading

Wild monkeys in West Africa can climb vertical tree trunks using foot flexibility scientists did not realize they possessed. The discovery challenges a key assumption about what the last common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees looked like and how it moved., Read MoreContinue Reading

This educational guide provides 10 math problems from Space Math at NASA exploring the lunar surface using scales and proportions, ideal for geometry lessons. For students K-5, educators can use these practical problems to help students apply geometric concepts to real-world Apollo landing areas. The resource serves as a directContinue Reading

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This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA features 10 educational math problems for students grades 6-12+ focusing on Pluto and dwarf planets to celebrate the New Horizons flyby. It provides educators with a practical tool to supplement solar system exploration units, applying real-world space science toContinue Reading

This problem set and educator’s guide from Space Math at NASA offers real-world astronomy and space science math activities for students grades 6-8 to enhance middle school STEM curricula and physical science lessons. Teachers can integrate these challenges directly into units on the electromagnetic spectrum, stellar evolution, and the SunContinue Reading