This video is about why it's harder to successfully land spacecraft and landers and rovers on Mars than on Earth, or Venus, or the Moon, or Titan, or asteroids. It all comes down to atmospheric density! When...

Today is exciting, because Jessi and Squeaks are making parachutes! Tag along to learn how you can make your own, and what forces are being used to make your parachute work!

SciShow Space shares the latest news from around the universe, including a wrap-up of the experiments conducted in the last space station mission, a test of a new "flying saucer" device from NASA, and new life for our old friend, the...

2020 is going to be an exciting year for space exploration, if everything goes according to plan. Humans are heading to space in new spacecraft, multiple Mars missions are on the horizon, and scientists are getting a new perspective on...

Parachutes are a big part of keeping our astronauts safe, but despite being around for almost 500 years, there are still a lot of things we need to work on before they can be full proof.

From skydiving to recess, parachutes are used for fun and safety. So how do parachutes work to slow down people in the sky, or make a fun bubble to play in? Join Squeaks and Jessi as they show you how forces allow parachutes to do their...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore the history, training, and daring missions of paratroopers.





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Would It Be Possible If Airlines Had Huge Parachutes For Emergency?

On May 13, 1964, NASA launched the second abort test of the Apollo spacecraft. This uncrewed mission would demonstrate that the launch escape system could safely eject the Apollo command module in case of an emergency. For the first...

SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt and Jeanette Epps all with NASA and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida.<b<br/>r/>

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The racing cars and a puppy and having fun on a playground. Cars jump on a trampoline. But what if they want to jump even higher? The little dog has an idea! Let's go to the airfield and skydive with colorful cars!

The understanding is if the plane’s going down, you should be able to jump out with your parachute and float to safety. We DEBUNK the myths & misconceptions, explain the problems and show you what would really happen.

Commercial airplanes don't give parachutes to passengers. While airplanes have plenty of safety features that help in landing them safely during emergencies, having parachutes onboard for every passenger doesn't seem like a bad idea,...

Nylon is one of the strongest polymers created by man. What makes it so durable? Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. In the past, clothes were all made from natural sources, such as silk, wool and cotton. Then Wallace...

November 24, 1971 - A man calling himself Dan Cooper pays cash for a one-way ticket to Seattle. He orders a bourdon and soda as he waits for the flight to take off. (Shortly after 3:00pm), Mr. Cooper hands a note to the stewardess...

Commercial airplanes don't give parachutes to passengers. While airplanes have plenty of safety features that help in landing them safely during emergencies, having parachutes onboard for every passenger doesn't seem like a bad idea,...

Jon Cowart, a veteran space engineer, discusses NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and progress toward launching astronauts from American soil.

Military airdrops are one of the few ways humanitarian aid is currently getting into Gaza, but they’re far from the best solution. The National’s Adrienne Arsenault got rare access to a Jordanian airdrop operation and explains how it...

Katy Perry, Gayle King, and four other women have completed the first-ever all-female spaceflight. (Scripps News)

Two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, returned to Earth in a SpaceX craft after being stuck in orbit for nine months.

After a nine-month journey extended by mechanical issues, astronauts Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams splashed down off the cost of Florida Tuesday. (Scripps News)

As part of their training for Arctic rescues Huskies are parachuted onto the frozen wastes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

Patrols and Armoured Vehicles Cross Norway

Clip 12 from the 1973 film Living at Thamesmead, a semi-fictional account of a couple who live in the Thamesmead estate, created by the Greater London Council to promote the estate. In this clip, a fair takes place at the estate,...