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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Planning for "Curiosity" on Mars

9th - 10th
NASA scientist John Grunsfeld gives a preview of the Mars Curiosity mission, from the landing's 'seven minutes of terror' to the plans for the exploration ahead.
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: On Eve of Launch, Space X Head Talks About Mission

9th - 10th
Elon Musk on the Dragon launch, traveling to Mars, and--his other hobby--electric cars.
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Living It Up in Space

9th - 10th
Two NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station talk about life and the view from 220 miles above Earth.
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: An Astronaut Explores Nasa's Scientific Frontiers

9th - 10th
Learn how astronaut and astrophysicist John Grunsfeld leads NASA's investigations of Earth and beyond. This astronaut flown the space shuttle five times, and performed eight spacewalks to service the Hubble telescope. [23:32]
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Voyager 1 Bids Farewell to the Solar System

9th - 10th
Voyager 1 is leaving the solar system, making it the first spacecraft to enter interstellar space.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr Videos: Skunk Bear: The Mission to Pluto in 1 Minute

9th - 10th
A quick look at the 3 billion-mile, decade-long journey of a little space probe called New Horizons from Earth to Pluto. [1:00]
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr Videos: Skunk Bear: Hubble (The Song)

9th - 10th
The Hubble Space Telescope has been staring out into deep space since 1990. In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, this is a parody of Iggy Azalea's song "Trouble." [1:20]