SciShow
How Cosmic Rays Make Astronauts See Stars
Some astronauts have reported the same specific symptoms: they see mysterious flashes of light out of the corner of their eyes. What causes those bizarre phenomena, and how does it affect astronauts?
SciShow
How Do You Weigh Things in Space?
Astronauts need to know their mass while in orbit, but a normal scale would be free-falling around the Earth with them. So how do they measure their mass without gravity?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Free falling in outer space - Matt J. Carlson
If you were to orbit the Earth, you'd experience the feeling of free fall, not unlike what your stomach feels before a big dive on a roller coaster. With a little help from Sir Isaac Newton, Matt J. Carlson explains the basic forces...
SciShow
From Optics to Spacewalks: Dr. Ellen Ochoa | Great Minds
Dr. Ellen Ochoa is incredible! She published over a dozen papers, co-filed three patents, and was a NASA engineer, all before becoming an astronaut and spending nearly a thousand hours in space.
SciShow Kids
Take a Tour of the Space Station
Did you know some astronauts live in space for months at a time? Join Jessi and Squeaks for a tour of the International Space Station and learn what life is like in low gravity!
TED Talks
TED: Be passionate. Be courageous. Be your best. | Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly
On January 8, 2011, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was shot in the head while meeting constituents in her home town of Tucson, Arizona. Her husband, the astronaut Mark Kelly, immediately flew to be by her side. In this emotional...
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.
SciShow Kids
What Do Astronauts Do?
You may have dreamed of being an astronaut, or maybe that's what you want to be when you grow up! But how do astronauts become astronauts, and what do they do when they're in space? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn what it takes to be an...
SciShow
3 Myths About Astronaut Food
Scientists have come up with some really creative ways to keep astronauts well fed in space for days and months at a time. But you should take some stories about space food with a grain of salt.
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Where Does The Word Astronaut Come From?
This video is answering the question of where does the word astronaut come from.
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Does Gravity Affect Astronauts?
This video is answering the question of how does gravity affect astronauts.
Curated Video
Training for Space: Preparing a Dutch Cosmonaut for the International Space Station
This video provides a glimpse into the rigorous training that Dutch cosmonaut Andre Kuipers undergoes at the Star City cosmonaut training center near Moscow. From learning Russian language and space flight theory to practicing emergency...
Curated Video
The Hubble Space Telescope: Revolutionizing Astronomy
The Hubble Space Telescope, a joint project between the European Space Agency and NASA, revolutionized astronomy by providing high-resolution images free from atmospheric distortions. Despite initial challenges with its primary mirror,...
Curated Video
Exploring the Potential of Hibernation for Long-Term Space Travel
This video discusses the potential use of hibernation in space travel to mitigate the physical and psychological challenges faced by astronauts. Researchers in Italy are experimenting with a synthetic molecule called daddle to induce...
Curated Video
Factpack: Acceleration
In the race to change velocity the fastest, can man-made objects outstrip nature's fastest accelerators? Physics - Forces - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...
Curated Video
The lotus effect
How did a plant on Earth inspire high-tech space suits? Material processes - Classifying materials - Natural and artificial materials Learning Points Synthetic materials are man-made. Humans sometimes create synthetic versions of natural...
Bedtime History
Sally Ride for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the physicist and astronaut, Sally Ride, who became the first American woman to fly in space.
Curated Video
Neil Armstrong Story for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Neil Armstrong, from his childhood in Ohio and his interest in airplanes to his missions in the Korean War and his time as a test pilot, to the Gemini and Apollo 11 missions.
Bedtime History
History of Neil Armstrong for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of the first astronaut on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
Science Buddies
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.
Curated Video
Design and Development of Space Suits
This video provides a brief overview of the evolution of space suits worn by astronauts. It highlights the advancements made in protecting astronauts from extreme temperatures and micrometeorites while allowing them to perform complex...
Curated Video
NASA's Project Mercury: The Race for Space
In an attempt to put the first man into orbit, NASA devised Project Mercury, and in 1959 the first group of astronauts was introduced to the world.
Curated Video
Daily Life Aboard the International Space Station
Explore the unique challenges and adaptations required for living in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Learn how astronauts manage everyday activities like eating, sleeping, and personal hygiene in a weightless...