SciShow
Rosetta Didn't Find Aliens!
New Horizons went into safe mode and lost a few days of science observations. And there seems to be some confusion over whether there are aliens on Comet 67P.
Crash Course
Meteors
Today Phil helps keep you from ticking off an astronomer in your life by making sure you know the difference between a meteor, meteorite, and meteoroid. When the Earth plows through the stream emitted by a comet we get a meteor shower....
SciShow
A New, Bubbly Origin Story for the Solar System
We might be closer to figuring out how our solar system was born and NASA has two finalists for its next New Frontiers mission.
SciShow
3 Cosmic Time Capsules
Long before we were around, the universe was preserving clues about the distant past, in everything from little balls of carbon to huge groups of stars.
SciShow
The Milky Way Broke Its Arm
The spiral of the Milky Way is not as smooth as we once thought because an arm not so far from home appears to be broken! And we may have discovered the answer to why a local asteroid puts on the appearance of a comet.
SciShow
The Massive Chunk of Metal Hiding in the Moon
The moon's South Pole-Aitken basin is the largest known crater in existence, and there's something big hidden underneath.
SciShow
The Stardust Mission: Collecting Comet Dust in Space
Around 20 years ago NASA launched a spacecraft to study the comet Wild-2. What it brought back would cause scientists to wonder whether the building blocks of life could have arrived at Earth on a comet.
SciShow Kids
Comets and Asteroids!
Our journey through the solar system continues, as Jessi gives you a close look at comets and asteroids!
Crash Course
Comets
Today on Crash Course Astronomy, Phil explains comets. Comets are chunks of ice and rock that orbit the Sun. When they get near the Sun the ice turns into gas, forming the long tail, and also releases dust that forms a different tail....
Curated Video
China Launched Tianwen-2 Probe To Collect Samples From An Earth 'Quasi-Moon'
A Chinese Long March 3B rocket launched the Tianwen-2 spacecraft from Xichang spaceport in southwestern China. The probe will attempt to collect samples from asteroid 2016 HO3 and if all goes well will have the opportunity to study comet...
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China's Tianwen-2 Probe To Collect Samples From An Earth Quasi-Moon - Launch Prep Underway
The Tianwen-2 probe is being prepped for launch at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The probe will "collect samples from the near-Earth asteroid 2016 HO3 and conducting an exploration of comet...
Curated Video
How to Say "Would You Like to Dance" in Italian
Howcast - Learn how to say "would you like to dance" in Italian with this Howcast video.
Curated Video
OTD In Space - July 2: Space Probe Launches To Halley’s Comet
On July 2, 1985, the European Space Agency launched the Giotto space probe to get a close-up look at Halley's Comet. Nearly nine months later on March 14, 1986, Giotto became the first spacecraft to observe of a comet up close when it...
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Rare phenomena to expect
Uncover rare phenomena to watch for, from breathtaking celestial events to unique natural occurrences!
Curated Video
Highlights From ESA's Rosetta Mission Landing On Comet 67P
The Philae lander from European Space Agency's Rosetta mission's landed on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Credit: ESA - European Space Agency
Curated Video
Comet Atlas Travelling Close Into Sun Captured By Spacecraft
Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) has met its demise after traveling too close the sun. Imagers aboard the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) captured the its fateful dive. Credit: Space.com | ESA/NASA SOHO | edited by Steve Spaleta Music:...
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Comet A3 Photobombs Sun Observatory During Powerful X-Flare
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has come within the sights of the ESA/NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory. The spacecraft captured a coronal mass ejection generated from a powerful X1.8-class solar flare. NASA's Solar Dynamics...
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Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks And Jupiter - Sun Observatory Time-Lapse
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks and Jupiter were seen by NASA's Solar TErrestrial Relations Observatory-A (STEREO-A). Credit: Space.com | NASA STEREO | edited by Steve Spaleta
Curated Video
Taking Care of Nature: Protecting Animals, Plants, and the Planet
In this video, a teacher guides children on how to protect and care for nature and the planet. They learn about the importance of respecting and protecting animals, feeding them appropriate food, and not leaving garbage that can harm...
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The Importance of Honesty: Learning to Tell the Truth
In this video, the host explores the concept of honesty with the help of a character named Curious. Through personal anecdotes and examples, the importance of telling the truth and the consequences of lying are emphasized. The video also...
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Loving and Caring for Our Pets and Our Planet
In this video, the host of Kids Planet discusses the importance of loving and caring for our pets, as well as being responsible citizens and taking care of the places we share with others. The host emphasizes the need to show affection,...
Curated Video
Rosetta: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe
The video describes the Rosetta mission, which aims to land a probe on a comet named Chiyomov Jeresimenko in order to analyze its composition and gain insights into the beginnings of our solar system. The mission involves a challenging...
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European Space Exploration: Highlights of 2004
In 2004, European Space exploration reached new heights with notable missions and discoveries. Mars Express provided unprecedented detailed images of the Red Planet's surface, while Rosetta embarked on a 10-year journey to study a...
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Exploring Comets: The Rosetta Mission
This video discusses the mission of the Rosetta probe, which aims to land on a comet and study its composition. It highlights the significance of comets in understanding the evolution of the solar system and the potential for discovering...