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Jump From Space: What Happens If You Do A Space Jump?
Jumping from space is considered to be quite a task. And with good reason! Because no one has ever done it, or even attempted it. Red bulls sponsored a high-altitude jump performed by Felix Baumgartner, and it was famously called a...
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How Far Have We Traveled in Space?
The Apollo 13 crew was the farthest distance that humans have traveled from Earth. On April 14, 1970, the crew was 400,171 kilometers (248,655 miles) from Earth. The Apollo 13 mission was the third manned mission intended to land on the...
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How Do Astronauts Get Breathable Oxygen In Space (Aboard The ISS)?
Astronauts onboard the ISS get their breathable oxygen in two main ways - through systems onboard the ISS that generate breathable oxygen and through resupply missions that deliver breathable oxygen to the ISS. There is plenty of oxygen...
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How Do Astronauts Choose The Best Color For Their Spacesuits?
The moment you think about astronauts, what comes to your mind would probably be a picture of an astronaut in a white spacesuit experiencing weightlessness in the vast expanse of space. Or perhaps you don't imagine a white astronaut. You...
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Can You See the Moon Landing Site with A Telescope?
Yes, it is theoretically possible to use telescopes to see if the moon landings were real, but practically no. It would take an incredibly powerful telescope to see signs of moon landings on the lunar surface, and even the best...
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Why Is It A Bad Idea To Stay In Bed For Too Long?
The side effects of staying in bed all day include the development of bedsores and body aches, especially in the lower back. Lying in bed all day is also associated with an increased risk of stress and depression, and some other...
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State of the Greenland Ice Sheet
Laser technology aboard aircraft has allowed scientists to measure the Greenland Ice Sheet, one of the largest bodies of ice in the world. Is it growing or shrinking? Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. NASA scientists...
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Hubble Space Telescope
How scientists working on the Hubble Telescope, orbiting 400 miles above the Earth, fixed a fault by giving the telescope a pair of specs. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The Hubble Telescope took eight years to build, from over...
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Extreme Living: The Sahara
How satellite images revealed agriculture could be possible in one of the driest environments on the planet. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. 30% of the world's freshwater reserves are locked away...
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Aiming for the Outer Planets
The use of direct and indirect proportion in navigating the Voyager spacecraft to the outer planets. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract...
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Man On the Moon: Part 1
The challenges overcome by scientists to put man on the Moon, and the story of the extraordinary moments before "one giant leap". Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. In 1962, President John F Kennedy announced the US's...
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The first Moon landing
The story of how three men made history when they became the first humans to travel to and land on the Moon. Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - The Moon Learning Points The first manned moon landing occurred on the 20th of July...
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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.
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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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International Space Station for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the International Space Station, from its gradual creation to its current habitat for research and space discovery.
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History of Neil Armstrong for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of the first astronaut on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
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Voyager Program for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a cosmic voyage through history with our captivating video on the Voyager program. Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Voyager 1 and 2, from their groundbreaking launches to their unprecedented journeys beyond the...
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Fermi Paradox Explained: If There Are TRILLIONS of Planets in Space, Why Hasn’t Anyone Contacted Us?
The Fermi Paradox refers to the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life in the universe and the lack of evidence or contact with such civilizations. Named after physicist Enrico Fermi, the paradox...
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Katherine Johnson: NASA's Hidden Figure and Math Genius
Discover the story of Katherine Johnson, a pioneering mathematician who broke racial and gender barriers at NASA. Learn how her calculations made space missions possible, including John Glenn's historic orbit and the early space shuttle...
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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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The New Space Race: Billionaires and Beyond
Explore the dynamic landscape of modern space exploration driven by billionaire entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, Richard Branson, and Jeff Bezos. Delve into the emergence of private space companies, their ambitious goals, and the rise of...
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Exploring the Space Race: From Sputnik to Apollo
Delve into the captivating history of the Space Race, a pivotal era marked by intense competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. From the launch of Sputnik to the monumental Apollo 11 mission, discover the political...
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Debating the Future of Space Exploration
Join the conversation on the pros and cons of space exploration amid the rise of billionaire-led space ventures. Explore contrasting views on the allocation of resources between space exploration and earthly concerns, such as climate...