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Blade Runner: Chasing the Fastest Circumnavigation of Britain
"Blade Runner is a revolutionary powerboat designed to break the record for the fastest circumnavigation of Britain. With its unique design, including twin tunnels under the hull, it combines aerodynamics and hydrodynamics for increased...
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Successful Mission to the International Space Station: First African in Space
This video describes the successful mission of the Marco Polo flight to the International Space Station, which delivered a new lifeboat and made history by taking the first African into space. The crew, consisting of an Italian...
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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...
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Air Leak Detected on International Space Station: Investigation and Implications
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...
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Landmarks - Atlantis
ATLANTIS THE MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND OF CYPRUS IS ONE OF THE CRADLES OF MODERN CIVILIZATION, AND STORIES FROM ITS ANCIENT CULTURE HAVE BEEN PASSED DOWN TO US. SOME STORIES ARE THE STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF MYTHS AND ARE PROOF THAT NOT ALL...
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7 Ways a Project Manager is like a Pilot: A Take on Your Project Management Roles
It recently occurred to me that an airplane is rather like a Project, and its captain is like a Project Manager. Let me explain why the role of a Project Manager is rather like that of a pilot... 1. Destination The captain pilots a lane...
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The Search for Atlantis: Uncovering the Lost City Beneath the Seas
In this video, Iranian American author Robert Sarmast claims to have located the mythical city of Atlantis based on a new theory and computer simulations. He believes that Atlantis is situated in the area east of Cyprus, which was...
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Dark Side of the Moon
The dark side of the Moon remained a mystery until space travel allowed for circumnavigation. What did the astronauts find? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The Moon orbits around the Earth and spins on its axis. These...
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Voyage of Magellan
Meet Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan whose ship was the first to circumnavigate the globe. People and places - Mapping - Mapping the seas Learning Points Early explorers like Ferdinand Magellan helped map the world. A Twig Context...
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Mae Jemison for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Mae Jemison, the precocious and widely talented African American woman who joined NASA and traveled to space on the shuttle Endeavor.
Bedtime History
The Mae Jemison Story | Bedtime History
Join us on an inspirational odyssey through the life and achievements of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel in space! In this captivating video, we celebrate her groundbreaking contributions to science, medicine,...
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Robert Smalls: From Escape to Civil War Hero
Learn how Robert Smalls led a daring escape aboard the Confederate ship, the Planter, and delivered 17 enslaved people to freedom. Discover his pivotal role in providing crucial intelligence to the Union, meeting President Lincoln, and...
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Robert Smalls' Bold Escape from Charleston Harbor
Discover how Robert Smalls led a daring escape from Charleston Harbor on the Confederate steamship, the Planter. Learn about the high-stakes plan, the critical role of his knowledge of security signals, and the bravery it took to...
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Legends of the High Seas: Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet, and Anne Bonny
This video delves into the stories of three famous pirates from history: the fearsome Blackbeard, the Gentleman Pirate Stede Bonnet, and the daring Anne Bonny. Discover their exploits, relationships, and lasting influence on pirate lore,...
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Terminal Velocity Science Project | Compare Experimental and Theoretical Terminal Velocity
Examine how the number of parachutes affects the terminal velocity of a model crew capsule as it lands on Earth.
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Big Ideas - Episode 15 - Space Shuttle
The Big Idea of a reusable craft for space travel became a reality in the 1980 s. After two decades of successful missions, the first space shuttle commissioned for reuse was launched in 1981, to great fanfare. Since then, NASA engineers...
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The Virgin Challenger: an Attempt to Circumnavigate the World
Early in 1997 a group of engineers were putting the finishing touches to unique craft designed by Swedish aeronautical engineer Per Lindstand. The team funded by entrepreneur and adventurer Richard Branson were in Morocco preparing for...
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Big Ideas - Episode 10 - The Wright Brothers
100 years ago, two brothers had a Big Idea, and they changed the path of aviation history forever. Their idea was the challenge the theory of gravity and so the timeless dream of flying was realized. For Orville and Wilbur Wright, two...
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Surviving Submarine Emergencies
Learn about the unique dangers faced by the crew of a naval submarine and the importance of a high-tech rescue system. Understand the challenges of escaping a disabled submarine and the role of the International Submarine Rescue System....
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The Mercury / Maia Flight Combination
In the 1930s aircraft manufacturers Short proposed a two-stage plane capable of flying non-stop across the Atlantic.
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The Rise and Fall of the Space Shuttle
This video provides a brief overview of the United States' space shuttle program and highlights its role in assembling an orbiting space station. Learn about the dangers of the lack of an effective escape system and the tragic accidents...
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The Hindenburg Disaster: The End of an Era in Airship Travel
The Hindenburg, the largest airship ever built, met a tragic end when it burst into flames in 1937. This catastrophic event, captured on newsreel footage, marked the downfall of airship travel and undermined faith in this mode of...
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The International Space Station
This video discusses the history and development of the International Space Station (ISS), highlighting key milestones and contributions from different countries. It covers the transition from the Russian Mere Space Station to the...
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Inside the USS Stennis
Modern aircraft carriers are used by the dominant military nations to extend air power far from the homeland.