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Explore Smithsonian: How Are Optical Instruments Tested Before Space Flight?

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Space Hitchhikers: The ESPA Ring

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USDA Forest Service Module

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Launch, Propulsion, and Re-entry

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Explore Smithsonian: What can we Learn from Lion Poop?

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EROS Image of the Week

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Tales of the modern astronomer

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Civil Air Patrol lessons to support the US Space Force

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NASA STEM Engagement

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Space Dynamics Lab STEM K-12

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Earth Observation Case Study: Using Landsat to Map Agricultural Yields and Irrigation

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Photosynthesis: Blinded by the Light

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Space Force STEM Activities

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Space Junk Around Earth

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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Conservation of Energy & Momentum

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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21st Century Community Learning Centers NASA Engineering Design Challenges

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NASA STEM Engagement YouTube channel

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Department of the Air Force SOAR Educational Videos

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Argos Education

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Expedition: Insects

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Build a CubeSat!

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James Webb Space Telescope STEM Toolkit

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Intelligence Community Career Opportunities; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math(STEM) Majors

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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