Wonderscape
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...
Curated Video
The Technology to Get us to Space
Dr. Forrester examines the technological innovations in the study of space by giving examples of innovations which have led to advances in space programs. She also identifies space travel programs by exploring NASA and the efforts that...
Curated Video
A Race Like No Other
Dr. Forrester describes the history of the space race and space exploration. She summarizes Alan Shepard’s contribution to space exploration by recognizing him as the first man in space. She also recognizes Neil Armstrong by recognizing...
One Minute History
072 Monkeys in Space - One Minute History
1948 - The United States begins to send monkeys into space to test the biological effects. Albert I reaches sub-space, but does not survive. Albert the 2nd becomes the first monkey to make it into space, but dies after a parachute...
Astrum
NASA Apollo Astronauts Playing Golf on the Moon
You may have heard of the official longest golf drive by Mike Austin, but did you know there was likely a drive 3 times Mike's record?
NASA
The Rocket Ranch: Episode 12: From Apollo to Artemis
NASA looks back at the Apollo era and ahead at the Artemis missions to come.
One Minute History
Monkeys in Space - Animals That Pioneered Spaceflight - One Minute History
This is the story of the heroic primates that helped propel Nasa and its astronauts into space
Hip Hughes History
How America Won the Race to the Moon
A short overview of the space race to the moon between the US and the Soviet Union.
Curated Video
Blue Origin Launches Crewed Space Flight With 6 Passengers
The successful launch was further proof of Blue Origin's concept: a fully autonomous, reusable joyride to space.
Curated Video
High Winds Delay Blue Origin Space Flight
Jeff Bezos' space travel company bumped the launch date to Saturday.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: World Explorers: Alan Shepard
Learn about the life of astronaut Alan Shepard and how he came to be the fifth person on the moon. [5:22]