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Encyclopedia Astronautica
Comprehensive resource providing detailed articles on most space technology subjects and space flight history.
http://www.astronautix.com/
A Timeline of Rocket History
An overview of the development of rocketry.
http://history.msfc.nasa.gov/rocketry/
From Sputnik to Moon Shot
Annotated timeline showing all space missions from Sputnik I to Apollo XI, with some pictures.
http://alrich.org/timeline/index.html
collectSPACE
Source for space history and artifacts; features a worldwide appearance of astronaut appearances and original news articles
http://www.collectspace.com/
Voyage to the Milky Way
Companion site to the PBS film. Mars missions, interactive speed timeline, and a look at where space exploration is taking us.
http://www.pbs.org/milkyway/
Canadian Space Milestones
Major achievements in Canada's satellite and astronaut programs.
http://www.space.gc.ca/about/canspamil/
Residence in Space
A collection of a few short articles on various topics within space history.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/residence_space
History of Space Exploration
Several articles and publications, with illustrations and educator guides.
http://www.solarviews.com/eng/history.htm
History of Space Exploration
Timeline (1957-1999) and feature articles. Covers United States and Russian ventures and includes vehicles and biographies sections.
http://www.nauts.com/history/
Beyond the Atmosphere: Early Years of Space Science
A book-length history of the period between Sputnik I and the creation of NASA, by the NASA History Office.
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/SP-4211/cover.htm
The Problem of Space Travel
A translation of Hermann Noordung's 1929 "Das Problem der Befahrung des Weltraums", this book is one of most extensive early studies of the technical and engineering details of a space station. Part of the NASA history series.
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/SP-4026/cover.html
Space Exploration
Past and future mission timelines, and a history of early launches.
http://library.thinkquest.org/27463/
Summary of Human Space Flight History
Timeline of space missions impacting on human physiology and medicine.
http://www.nsbri.org/HumanPhysSpace/appendix/appendixa.html
Time Newsfile: Space Exploration
Original magazine articles from key events in space exploration.
http://www.time.com/time/newsfiles/spaceexploration/
A Giant Leap for Mankind
Life Magazine's photo and video essay of the space race.
http://www.life.com/Life/space/giantleap/
Indian Space Program
Brief overview the of Indian Space Exploration Program. Includes a chronology and description of programs.
http://www.geocities.com/indian_space_story/
Canada In Space
Basic overview of Canada's space telecommunications program.
http://www.cbc4kids.cbc.ca/general/the-lab/space/canada.html
The Space Race
Information on the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo, and Soviet space programs, astronauts, and rockets. Includes a glossary and discussion board.
http://www.thespacerace.com/
Space Exploration Merit Badge
How to get a Boy Scout Space Exploration Merit Badge. Includes a brief summary of early space travel and a timeline of events in space exploration from the 1950s.
http://my.execpc.com/~culp/space/space.html
Woomera
Offers history of Australia's activities in rocket and missile testing at the Woomera Range. Includes personal memories of many ex-residents.
http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~woomera/
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