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SciShow

Voyager 2’s Notes from Interstellar Space | SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
Voyager 2 is the second object to leave our solar system, which means we now have twice as much information about its edges! And scientists have found a record-breaking black hole.
Instructional Video5:38
SciShow

3 Missions That Could've Changed History

12th - Higher Ed
Turns out, going to Mars in the 80s could have been a thing.
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SciShow

Mars Colony Plans

12th - Higher Ed
Hank is all about Mars, and Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has some plans for colonizing the Red Planet that have got Hank very excited.
Instructional Video4:33
SciShow

Why Getting Sick in Space Is the Worst

12th - Higher Ed
We've talked about some of the ways microgravity can negatively affect humans, but for bacteria, being in space might be quite beneficial!
Instructional Video4:00
SciShow

Juno Arriving at Jupiter!

12th - Higher Ed
NASA's Juno is arriving at the Jupiter System! This is our opportunity to find out whether or not Jupiter has a solid core, as well as snag some cool travel pics before descending into oblivion.
Instructional Video4:51
TED Talks

TED: The most Martian place on Earth | Armando Azua-Bustos

12th - Higher Ed
How can you study Mars without a spaceship? Head to the most Martian place on Earth -- the Atacama Desert in Chile. Astrobiologist Armando Azua-Bustos grew up in this vast, arid landscape and now studies the rare life forms that have...
Instructional Video4:27
SciShow

Neutron Star, Meet Black Hole

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists have observed a collision of two of the universe's most extreme objects. And a mission to Jupiter's moon Europa makes an important step forward.
Instructional Video5:50
TED Talks

Lucianne Walkowicz: Let's not use Mars as a backup planet

12th - Higher Ed
Stellar astronomer and TED Senior Fellow Lucianne Walkowicz works on NASA's Kepler mission, searching for places in the universe that could support life. So it's worth a listen when she asks us to think carefully about Mars. In this...
Instructional Video2:33
SciShow

Why Do We Call Them 'Astronauts'?

12th - Higher Ed
Ever wonder the difference between an 'Astronaut' and a 'Cosmonaut'? Well, have a seat and get comfortable because SciShow Space will tell you all about it.
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SciShow

3 Myths About Astronaut Food

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists have come up with some really creative ways to keep astronauts well fed in space for days and months at a time. But you should take some stories about space food with a grain of salt.
Instructional Video3:57
SciShow

We're Going to Europa!

12th - Higher Ed
NASA's working on a mission to send a probe and a lander to Europa, but there are many challenges to overcome to make it happen.
Instructional Video5:19
SciShow

The Hunt for Water on the Moon

12th - Higher Ed
Crashing satellites into the moon can be fun AND educational!
Instructional Video5:57
SciShow

The Legacy of the Spitzer Space Telescope - SciShow News

12th - Higher Ed
On January 30, 2020, we had to say goodbye to NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope after more thank 16 years of revolutionizing infrared astronomy. Today, SciShow sends it off and says thank you by taking a look back at it’s incredible legacy.
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PBS

Could NASA Start the Zombie Apocalypse?

12th - Higher Ed
We're just as fascinated as the rest of you with predicting how the ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE will start. One surprisingly real scenario is that it could start in SPACE! Especially given the crazy effects space has on bacteria and viruses, and...
Instructional Video3:46
Curated Video

Genesis: Collecting Solar Particles for Study

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video discusses the Genesis spacecraft's mission to collect particles of the solar wind and return them to Earth for study. Despite a failed parachute deployment upon reentry, there is hope that valuable scientific data can still be...
Instructional Video2:01
Curated Video

NASA's AURA: Studying the Health of Earth's Atmosphere

Pre-K - Higher Ed
NASA's AURA satellite is a crucial tool in studying the health of our atmosphere and understanding the impact of climate change. It collects data on ozone pollution, aerosols, and other factors that contribute to air quality degradation....
Instructional Video1:33
Curated Video

NASA's Genesis Project: Salvaging Science from a Crash Landing

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The video describes the aftermath of NASA's Genesis project, where a capsule containing particles from the solar wind crashed into the Utah desert. Despite the damage, scientists have managed to salvage some intact disks, providing...
Instructional Video2:23
Curated Video

NASA's Tumbleweed Rover: Harnessing Wind Power for Mars Exploration

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The Tumbleweed Rover is NASA's innovative Mars Rover concept that is propelled by wind power. It can transmit data to an orbiting satellite and has the potential to explore arid planets and search for subsurface water. With its...
Instructional Video2:54
Curated Video

Exploring Mercury: The MESSENGER Mission

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The MESSENGER probe is a NASA mission designed to explore the planet Mercury, gathering data on its surface, core, and magnetic field. Equipped with advanced instruments and innovative technology, MESSENGER will provide the first-ever...
Instructional Video2:53
Curated Video

NASA's Full Scale Aerodynamics Complex: Testing the Aircraft of Tomorrow

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The NASA Ames Research Centre's full scale aerodynamic complex in Mountain View, CA is home to the largest wind tunnel in the world. With two test sections capable of accommodating any full scale aircraft, this facility has played a...
Instructional Video1:01
Curated Video

Developing Insect-Based Flight Technology for Mars Exploration

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Scientists and engineers at the Australian National University have developed insect-based flight technology that NASA is interested in using for their Mars mission. With a specially designed camera, the technology mimics an insect's...
Instructional Video2:07
Curated Video

Air Leak Detected on International Space Station: Investigation and Implications

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video discusses the recent air leak detected on the International Space Station, highlighting the measures taken by mission controllers to identify and resolve the issue. It also mentions the impact of the Columbia tragedy on the...
Instructional Video2:18
Curated Video

DART: Advancing Autonomous Rendezvous Technology in Space

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous technology (DART) is a groundbreaking mission by NASA to test a fully robotic system capable of autonomously navigating and docking with a target satellite in space. This mission aims to...
Instructional Video1:08
Curated Video

Only In Chile 12 - NASA Robot Testing in Chilean Desert

9th - Higher Ed
NASA Robot Testing in Chilean Desert:A NASA robot is tested in the Chilean desert with the hope that it can find signs of life on Mars.