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NASA reveals plans for antennas on the far side of moon
Space researchers have proposed building a network of radio antennas on the far side of the moon.
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Enormous asteroid to fly past Earth in September
A massive asteroid will fly past earth early next month.
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Mars to look bigger and brighter from Earth next month
Mars will appear bigger and brighter from Earth in the next few weeks, reports Newsweek. Next month, Mars will be closest it has been to Earth in the past 15 years.The planet will be 35.8 million miles from Earth.
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NASA to search for fossils on Martian crater
NASA plans to send its Mars 2020 rover to search for signs of ancient life on Mars’ Jezero Crater.
Economics Explained
How To Make Space Travel Economically Viable: The Space Dream
Space exploration has long been the dream of science fiction authors and enthusiasts well before we even had the technology to explore life beyond our own planet. Today, astronauts live year-round in low-earth orbit aboard the ISS...
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NASA | Four Questions About New Horizons
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft is speeding towards Pluto for the first-ever flyby on July 14, 2015. Scientists are eager to collect data on the dwarf planet’s chemical and atmospheric makeup, and the Ralph spectrometer will do just that....
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NASA confirms 5,000 Planets – and Counting
Using powerful telescopes, in space and on the ground, astronomers have now confirmed more than 5,000 exoplanets – planets beyond our solar system. But it’s just a fraction of the likely hundreds of billions of such planets in our Milky...
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Crafting a Strong Conclusion in an Argument
This video provides guidance on how to craft a supporting conclusion for an argument. It emphasizes the importance of summarizing the main points and evidence presented in the argument, while also addressing opposing claims. The video...
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Facts About the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
Every American who lived through the '80s remembers the Challenger explosion. But what happened to cause the famous national tragedy? How could such a catastrophe happen when NASA so meticulously checks and double checks all the...
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Reinforcement Learning
Introduce the concept of reinforcement learning in a machine learning model
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NASA to explore a mysterious, metallic asteroid
NASA is readying for a mission that will launch in 2022 to explore the metal asteroid Psyche.
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The Search for Extraterrestrial Life: A Brief History of SETI
This video provides a brief overview of the history and ongoing efforts of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). It highlights the curiosity of scientists and amateur enthusiasts in seeking out intelligent life beyond our...
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Houston We Have a Podcast: 21st Century Space Travel
A discussion of historical space policy with Stephen Garber and Glen Asner, co-authors of "Origins of 21st Century Space Travel," which examines the formation of NASA's Decadal Planning Team, the tragic Columbia accident, and the...
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Exploring the Marvels of the Space Suit
The space suit is a technological and engineering innovation that allows astronauts to exit the spacecraft while in outer space. Learn about all the different features of this machine.
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Exploring the International Space Station
This video provides a comprehensive description of the International Space Station (ISS). It highlights the collaborative efforts of governments, scientists, and engineers from around the world in creating this remarkable scientific marvel.
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Britannica Insights: Apollo 11 program
Learn more about the Apollo program in this interview with NASA astrophysicist Dr. Michelle Thaller and Senior Editor for Astronomy and Space Exploration at Encyclopaedia Britannica Erik Gregersen.
The Economist
Who owns the Moon?
50 years after the first Moon landing, humanity is getting ready to go back. Countries and companies are planning dozens of lunar missions—for research, resources and even tourism, which begs the question: who, if anyone, owns the Moon?
Weird History
How Neil Armstrongs Moonwalk Changed History
Neil Armstrong made history on July 20, 1969, by becoming the first man on the moon, but he didn't brag about his experiences on Apollo 11. Facts surrounding the historic mission are more well-known than the story of the man who took...
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NASA to use lasers for space communication
NASA has announced that it is building a new satellite dish as part of the Deep Space Network that would be able to communicate with far away robotic spacecrafts.
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10 Accidental Scientific Breakthroughs
Some of the most amazing scientific discoveries happened by pure chance. Pretty crazy right?
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Exploring Apollo 11: The Historic Moon Landing Mission
Apollo 11 was the spacecraft that successfully delivered Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon in 1969. Learn about the structure of the spaceship and details of the mission.
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What a refueling station on Mars might look like
A New York City-based startup that plans to create rocket fuel from carbon dioxide has released concept images showing what a refueling station for rockets on Mars could look like
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Houston We Have a Podcast: NASA in Hollywood
Bob Jacobs, Bert Ulrich, and Bill Barry share stories of NASA working closely with filmmakers on features and documentaries. The cast and crew of "First Man" and family members of the real astronauts portrayed in the film also share...
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Supporting Claims with Relevant Evidence
This video explains how to support claims in writing with relevant evidence from credible sources. It emphasizes the importance of using specific examples and information to strengthen arguments and make them more convincing. The video...