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ViewSpace
ViewSpace offers astronomy interactives, image tours, sliders, and videos for exploring the universe.
About ViewSpace
ViewSpace is a web-based collection of digital interactives and videos about astronomy and Earth science. It includes image tours, image sliders, and videos covering the solar system, galaxies, star life cycles, exoplanets, dark matter, universe expansion, and satellite views of Earth.
The site describes the collection as provided free with NASA support and developed by scientists, educators, and communication specialists. Interactives allow comparison of visible, X-ray, and multi-wavelength views, while videos use data from space telescopes and Earth-orbiting satellites.
Key features
- Interactives comparing visible, X-ray, and multi-wavelength views
- Image tours exploring astronomical objects and materials
- Image sliders comparing different views of objects
- Astronomy videos using imagery from space telescopes
- Earth science videos based on Earth-orbiting satellite data
- Explanations of exoplanets, dark matter, and universe expansion
Best for: People interested in learning about astronomy and Earth science through interactives and videos.
Good for
- Described as free with support from NASA
- Developed by scientists, educators, and communication specialists
- Includes both astronomy and Earth science content using telescope and satellite data
ViewSpace at a glance
- Website
- viewspace.org
- Category
- Education & Learning › Space & Astronomy
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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ViewSpace FAQ
What is ViewSpace?
A free, web-based collection of digital interactives and videos about astronomy and Earth science.
Who produces ViewSpace?
The Office of Public Outreach at the Space Telescope Science Institute, in partnership with NASA's Universe of Learning project and NASA's Earth Observing System, Hubble Space Telescope Project, and James Webb Space Telescope Project.
What topics does the collection cover?
Recent discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics, natural events and satellite views of Earth, and explanations of how science and the universe work.
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