SciShow
What We Learned by Putting Cars on the Moon
To expand their range on visits to the moon, astronauts needed a way to travel faster, go farther, and carry more than walking provided. Thankfully, they had the Lunar Roving Vehicle.
SciShow
The Next ISS Experiments, and Pluto's Weird Methane Mountains
A new crew is headed to the ISS, and Pluto seems to have methane snow.
SciShow
How Cosmic Rays Make Astronauts See Stars
Some astronauts have reported the same specific symptoms: they see mysterious flashes of light out of the corner of their eyes. What causes those bizarre phenomena, and how does it affect astronauts?
SciShow
How Levitating Dust Shapes Airless Worlds
Our moon has no atmosphere, but sometimes it has visible bands of light streaking across its sky, and scientists suspect that electrostatic forces could explain this levitating dust!
SciShow
How Do You Weigh Things in Space?
Astronauts need to know their mass while in orbit, but a normal scale would be free-falling around the Earth with them. So how do they measure their mass without gravity?
SciShow
Is There Gravity in Space
In a word, "yes" - space is packed with gravity. Hank explains how Isaac Newton described how gravity works, and why even though it seems that things are floating in space, they're still effected by gravity. Every object in the universe...
Crash Course Kids
Over (to) The Moon
Sabrina gets a new set in this episode of Crash Course Kids. Do you want to be an astronaut? Would you like to someday walk on the moon? Well, you better learn a little about gravity so you can escape from Earth and head into space....
Crash Course Kids
Water Fix!
How can we fix water shortages? Well, we know that shortages are a problem and can cause fighting because water is a resource. When you limit a resource, things get scary. But, in this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about...
SciShow
From Optics to Spacewalks: Dr. Ellen Ochoa | Great Minds
Dr. Ellen Ochoa is incredible! She published over a dozen papers, co-filed three patents, and was a NASA engineer, all before becoming an astronaut and spending nearly a thousand hours in space.
SciShow
NASA Needs You
Hank usually likes to keep science and politics separated, but the reality is that a lot of scientific research in the United States is funded by the government. This is a problem right now because the disfunction in the world of...
SciShow
How the Space Shuttle Atlantis Changed Space Exploration
From launching probes to ferrying experiment racks to the ISS, the Space Shuttle Atlantis has left quite the legacy on space exploration and scientific research.
SciShow Kids
Take a Tour of the Space Station
Did you know some astronauts live in space for months at a time? Join Jessi and Squeaks for a tour of the International Space Station and learn what life is like in low gravity!
SciShow
Why Getting Sick in Space Is the Worst
We've talked about some of the ways microgravity can negatively affect humans, but for bacteria, being in space might be quite beneficial!
SciShow
Lets Go To Mars
Hank discusses the challenges involved in manned space travel to Mars, and sends us a message from his 17-year-old self.
SciShow
Why Do We Call Them 'Astronauts'?
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.
SciShow Kids
What Do Astronauts Do?
You may have dreamed of being an astronaut, or maybe that's what you want to be when you grow up! But how do astronauts become astronauts, and what do they do when they're in space? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn what it takes to be an...
SciShow
3 Myths About Astronaut Food
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.
Curated Video
Exploring the International Space Station: A Journey Beyond Earth
This video provides an overview of the International Space Station (ISS) and the collaborative efforts of countries to explore space. It highlights the sacrifices and dedication of the astronauts who live and work on the ISS, as well as...
Curated Video
Overcoming Fears and Being Brave: Kids Planet Space Adventure
In this video, Kids Planet explores the concept of overcoming fears and challenges. Through examples and practical tips, children are encouraged to face their fears and seek help from their parents, teachers, and friends. The video also...
Curated Video
Exploring the Cosmos: The Hubble Space Telescope and its Future
This video provides an overview of the Hubble Space Telescope and its impact on our understanding of the universe. It discusses how Hubble has allowed scientists to study distant objects beyond our galaxy, thanks to its ability to...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Where Does The Word Astronaut Come From?
This video is answering the question of where does the word astronaut come from.
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Does Gravity Affect Astronauts?
This video is answering the question of how does gravity affect astronauts.
Curated Video
Space Shuttle and International Space Station: Preparing for Automated Transport Vehicles
This video discusses the role of the US Space Shuttle and the International Space Station (ISS). It highlights the recent spacewalk conducted by Russian and American astronauts to install antenna and laser reflectors for automated...
Curated Video
Europe's Automated Transfer Vehicle: A Spacecraft for Supply and Support
The Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) is Europe's largest spacecraft and serves as a crucial supply ship for the International Space Station. With the ability to carry up to 10 tons of cargo, it provides astronauts with air, food, water,...