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...

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....

Aerogels are the world's lightest (least dense) solids. They are also excellent thermal insulators and have been used in numerous Mars missions and the Stardust comet particle-return mission. The focus of this video is silica aerogels,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Discovering Houston, Texas:Next, we'll venture to Houston, the vibrant metropolis in the Lone Star State of Texas! Get ready for a wild adventure at the zoo, where we'll encounter fascinating creatures from around the globe. Then,...

The Huygens probe has separated from the Cassini mothership and is descending towards Saturn's moon Titan. Equipped with various instruments, it will analyze the dense atmosphere of nitrogen and organic compounds, aiming to gather data...

NASA is planning a new mission to Mars with the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, the largest spacecraft sent to the Red Planet since the 1970s. Equipped with a powerful telescopic camera, the orbiter will provide high-resolution images of...

The MESSENGER probe, launched by NASA, is on a mission to explore Mercury, the closest planet to the sun. Equipped with advanced technology and scientific instruments, MESSENGER aims to gather data on Mercury's surface, core, magnetic...

The Hubble Space Telescope, a joint project between the European Space Agency and NASA, revolutionized astronomy by providing high-resolution images free from atmospheric distortions. Despite initial challenges with its primary mirror,...

Meet George Aldrich, the man with the unique job of smelling everything that goes into the space shuttle to ensure it's not noxious. With 30 years of experience at NASA, George has never failed their calibration test, where he identifies...

In this video, a female college student named Pana Felsen takes on robotic opponents in an arm wrestling contest. The robots are equipped with a new form of robotic muscle that allows for precise motor skills. Despite the challenges,...

This video discusses the return of astronauts in training for the space shuttles after a two-year grounding due to the tragic Columbia disaster. It highlights the safety concerns and ongoing testing being conducted by NASA to ensure the...

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What are project goals and objectives, and how are they used in project management? Dr Mike Clayton, author of 'How to Manage a Great Project' explains. This is a sample video from our Project Management core course program. We have core...

Uncover the story of astronaut John Young's infamous corned beef sandwich in space during the Gemini 3 mission.<br/>

The weather down here can get pretty crazy. But we got curious and asked: just how extreme can weather actually get on planet earth? So we decided to travel the world in search of answers and discovered not only some fascinating answers,...

It was the scene of the most cataclysmic natural disaster in American history, a place of unimaginable devastation. Today, the crater of Mt. St. Helens Volcano is experiencing a rebirth — it’s the site of the world’s newest glacier. Not...