TED-Ed
TED-ED: Who won the space race? - Jeff Steers
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik and, with it, an international space race. The United States and the Soviet Union rushed to declare dominance of space for 18 years, until the two countries agreed to a...
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.
Curated Video
The Universe of Technology: Exploring Outer Space with Nova
In this video, Nova takes children on an exciting adventure through outer space to explore the universe of technology. They learn about the meaning of technology and how it helps solve problems and make tasks easier. Nova introduces...
Curated Video
Exploring Technology: Telescopes, Observatories, Robots, and More!
In this video, the teacher explores the wonders of technology and its impact on our understanding of the universe. From telescopes to observatories, the teacher shares fascinating facts about these tools that help scientists explore...
Wonderscape
Katherine Johnson's Legacy: A Pioneer in Space and STEM
This video celebrates the legacy of Katherine Johnson, highlighting her numerous contributions to NASA and her trailblazing role for women and African-Americans in STEM. Katherine's awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom,...
Wonderscape
The Challenges and Changes in Space Exploration
Explore the complexities of space exploration, from its awe-inspiring achievements to its tragic setbacks. Learn about pivotal events like the Challenger and Columbia disasters, which reshaped perceptions of space travel. Delve into the...
Curated Video
NASA
Dr. Forrester explains the history of spaceflight and the space race between the United States and the USSR.
Curated Video
Launching the Space Race: The Legacy of Sputnik One
This video recounts the historic launch of Sputnik One by the Soviet Union in 1957, marking the beginning of the space race between the USSR and the United States. This event led to increased focus and investment in space exploration by...
Curated Video
Space Exploration: Why Florida?
Dr. Forrester discusses the fact that population, culture, settlement patterns, economy, and politics influence the characteristics of places, specifically, Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center.
Curated Video
Credible Sources
Credible Sources recognizes if a source is credible by looking at examples of various sources and determining their credibility.
Curated Video
The Johnson Space Center
A video entitled “The Johnson Space Center” which discusses the history and current operations of the Johnson Space Center.
Curated Video
What Was The Apollo Space Program? | NASA's Manned Missions to the Moon Explained!
Learn about the Apollo Space Program -- including the historic Apollo 11, Apollo 13, spaceflights, astronauts, historic dates, moon landings, explosions, rovers and more -- with this original Space Science video by KLT.
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: DNA Sequencing
Dr. Sarah Wallace talks about her instrumental role in sequencing DNA for the very first time in space. DNA sequencing can be used for things in space from monitoring the crew members' health to identifying microbes, and potentially...
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Hazard 5: Environments
Dr. Brian Crucian, a biological studies and immunology expert, discusses the hazard of hostile and closed environments in space. Crucian serves as the principal investigator for a NASA functional immune study. This is part five of the...
TMW Media
See inside the Kennedy Space Center
Stretching 72 miles down the east coast of Florida, the Space Coast is known for some of this country’s most historical events. It was here that man first ventured into outer space and eventually landed on the moon. The Space Coast has...
Curated Video
Writing Strong Arguments: Acknowledging Opposing Claims
This video provides guidance on how to write a strong introduction for an argumentative essay. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging opposing claims and providing evidence to support one's own claim. The video also highlights the...
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Space Medicine at Comicpalooza
Science fiction meets science fact during a live panel discussion at Comicpalooza in Houston about current medical innovations in space with NASA medical scientists and Star Trek: The Next Generation star Gates McFadden. HWHAP Episode 93.
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Space City
Prominent local business leaders Cindy DeWease, William Harris, and Bob Mitchell discuss how the presence of the Johnson Space Center in Houston impacts the community and vice versa. HWHAP Episode 85.
NASA
Gravity Assist: Asteroid Hunting with Lindley Johnson
NASA has been on the lookout for any asteroid that could cause our planet harm and, in the thousands of objects found, determined that none poses a threat to Earth.
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Steven Smith: NASA in Silicon Valley Podcast
A conversation with Steven Smith, Associate Director for International Space Station Science Directorate at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is a Vision Statement?
What is a Vision Statement? We'll look at example vision statements and help you write your own vision statement.
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Apollo 1 Fire
Expert guests from the Apollo program reveal more behind the challenges faced to successfully land humans on the Moon in less than three years after the tragic Apollo 1 fire. HWHAP Episode 78.
NASA
The Invisible Network: Bonus - NASA Historian Bill Barry | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast
At its core the NASA History Office ensures that, as we look forward to the Moon, Mars and beyond, we remember the lessons we’ve learned from our predecessors. The race to the Moon in the 1960s occurred against a very different backdrop...
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Astronaut, M.D.
Serena Auñón-Chancellor shares her story about becoming an astronaut from her education in engineering and medicine to her time at NASA as a flight surgeon. Auñón-Chancellor discusses her training and expectations before her first trip...