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Spacecraft
A manned or unmanned machine designed for space flight. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Launch window
In spaceflight, the time period within which a rocket must be launched in order to achieve the desired orbit or destination. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Mars Exploration and Colonization For Kids
Learn more about the exploration and possible future colonization of the red planet Mars. Learn more about the Mars and Viking landers, the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers and Elon Musk and SpaceX's plans to colonize Mars.
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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,...
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Katherine Johnson's Impact on the U.S. Space Program
This video highlights Katherine Johnson's vital contributions to NASA, from calculating trajectories for the first manned space missions to helping bring Apollo 13 safely back to Earth. Her mathematical expertise was instrumental in the...
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Explore The 12 New Moons That Are Orbiting Jupiter! | Space Song For Kids
Let's learn about the 12 new moons that were discovered orbiting jupiter!
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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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X-38: the International Space Station's Emergency Vehicle
The X-38 was an experimental prototype for a spacecraft that could carry as many as 7 people. It was designed to carry all seven space station astronauts back to Earth in the event of an emergency.
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The Legacy of Yuri Gagarin: First Human in Space
This video provides a detailed account of the historic space flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space and orbit the Earth on April 12, 1961. The video covers Gagarin's background, training, the significance of his...
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Exploring the Moon: The Historic Journey of Apollo 11
This video highlights the historic Apollo 11 mission, detailing the journey from President John F. Kennedy's ambitious goal to Neil Armstrong's iconic first steps on the moon. It showcases the significant milestones of the space race,...
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Remembering Apollo 11: The Historic Moon Landing of 1969
This video provides a detailed account of the historic Apollo 11 mission, highlighting the journey of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins as they became the first humans to land on the moon in 1969. From the...
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Unveiling Venus: The Journey of Venus Express
The Venus Express mission aims to uncover the mysteries of Venus's dense atmosphere and unique climate by studying its lower atmosphere and chemical composition. Equipped with advanced instruments, this European spacecraft will provide...
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Spaceship One: A Milestone in Private Space Exploration
Spaceship One, created by Paul Allen and Dick Rutan, is a groundbreaking spacecraft displayed at the Smithsonian Institute's National Air and Space Museum. It claimed the X Prize by completing two space flights within two weeks, carried...
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Student-Built SETI Express: Launching the Future of Space Exploration
Join the exciting journey of university students from across Europe as they collaborate to build and launch the SETI Express spacecraft, a groundbreaking student science project. Witness the culmination of their hard work and dedication...
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Smart One Probe: Mapping the Moon and Paving the Way for Future Space Exploration
The Smart One probe, launched in 2003, is revolutionizing lunar exploration with its solar-powered ion drive and high-resolution imaging capabilities. Cost-effective and compact, Smart One is paving the way for future space missions by...
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Exploring Comets: Deep Impact and Rosetta Missions
The video outlines the exciting Deep Impact mission launched by NASA to collide with Comet Temple One, providing valuable insights into comets and their composition. Following this, the European Rosetta mission aims to land on comet...
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Exploring the Outer Planets: The Journey of Pioneer 10
Pioneer 10, the first space probe to leave the solar system, provided crucial data about Jupiter and Saturn, which led to advancements in the design of future probes. It continued to send information about the Sun and the solar wind...
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Exploring Mars: Unmanned Spacecraft and the Mars Exploration Rovers
This video discusses the exploration of Mars through unmanned spacecraft and upcoming missions. It highlights the Mars Global Surveyor, which has provided extensive data about the planet, and introduces the Mars Exploration Rovers, twin...
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Exploring Mars: Beagle 2 and the Search for Life
The video describes engineers and technicians at EADS Estrum in the UK working on the Mars lander, Beagle 2, which is set to launch in June. Beagle 2 is the first commercial sponsor for the company and will be carried by the Mars Express...
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Exploring Mars: Searching for Water and the Possibility of Life
This video discusses the exploration of Mars and the search for evidence of water on the planet. It highlights the challenges faced by previous space probes and the recent discovery of strong evidence of hydrogen just below the surface,...
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Ulysses: Exploring the Sun's Poles and Unveiling its Secrets
This video explores the Ulysses spacecraft's mission to study the Sun's polar regions, providing valuable insights into the nature of our nearest star. By observing from above the Earth's atmosphere, Ulysses has revealed a clearer...
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Exploring the Future of Space Travel: The Columbia Disaster and the Potential of the X38 and X30 Spacecrafts
This video discusses the investigation into the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster and explores the potential causes of the tragedy, including the impact of thermal insulation foam on the shuttle's wing. It also highlights the impact of the...
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Exploring the Sun: Ulysses and the Quest for Solar Understanding
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of solar observations and the mission of the Ulysses spacecraft. We learn about the immense complexity of the Sun and how it affects our planet. The video highlights the importance of...
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Tragedy and Challenges: The Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster and its Impact on the Space Program
This video discusses the tragic loss of the space shuttle Columbia and its impact on NASA's shuttle program and the International Space Station. It highlights the challenges faced by the shuttle program, including problems with the...