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Mars and Beyond: Humanity’s Next Giant Leap into the Cosmos
As humanity prepares for its first crewed mission to Mars, innovations like the Olympus inflatable habitat and deep-space transport systems are being developed to sustain astronauts through years-long journeys in isolation. With limited...
Science Buddies
Astronaut Biometrics and Geofencing Safety Device
Build a model device to keep astronauts safe on Mars! Include sensors to measure heart rate, temperature, detect toxic gases, and monitor position, and outputs like buzzers, LEDs, and an OLED display for warnings about dangerous...
Curated Video
Planets
Sing with Leo the Truck The Planets song for kids. Let’s learn the planets with Leo and his friends. Robots introduce us to the planets, and then get into a rocket and fly to each of them. Planets spin and spin and they go around the...
Curated Video
The Spaceship
Skoop and the robots are jumping up and down on a trampoline. It's very fun. But they can't go too high on the trampoline. What if they built a spaceship and flew around the Moon? The group likes that idea. They build an enormous rocket:...
Great Big Story
Thanksgiving in space, a cosmic feast
Journey through a unique Thanksgiving celebration in space, detailing the experiences of astronauts sharing traditional meals in orbit.
Science Buddies
Make a Model Planetary Lander with micro:bit
Build a model Mars lander that uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the distance to the ground as it descends with a parachute
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Exploring the Mysteries of Mars
This video provides a brief overview of our fascination with Mars, from early misconceptions about Martian canals to current scientific missions searching for signs of microbial life. It highlights the challenging conditions on Mars,...
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Exploring Our Solar System: A Journey Through Space
Go on an exciting journey through our solar system as they explore planets, stars, moons, comets, and asteroids. Learn about the sun at the center, visit each of the eight planets, and discover fascinating facts about space. This...
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Exploring Mars: Searching for Signs of Water with Mars Express
Mars Express, a spacecraft launched two years ago, is entering a crucial phase as it deploys radar booms to scan the Martian surface for signs of water. This mission is significant because there is evidence that water may have existed on...
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Exploring the Solar System: Meet the Eight Planets
Explore the fascinating world of the solar system through the eyes of the eight planets. From the scorching heat of Mercury to the icy depths of Neptune, each planet offers a unique glimpse into the vastness of space and the wonders of...
Weird History
Mythical Origin of Words
Have you ever wondered why the days of the week are named the way they are? Sunday and Monday are named after the sun and moon, which makes sense, but then we've also got Saturday, which is named after the Roman god Saturn. And then,...
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Exploring the Final Frontier: The Future of Space Exploration
In this video, a panel of experts, including film director James Cameron and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, gather to discuss the future of space exploration. They cover a range of topics such as Mercury probes, private space...
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Lessons Learned from the Failed Beagle 2 Mars Mission
This video discusses the failed Beagle 2 mission, where a British Lander attempted to land on Mars but lost contact with Earth. Scientists are unable to determine the cause of the failure as the Lander had no means of relaying data...
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Rosetta: Journey to a Comet
The video transcript describes the journey of the Rosetta spacecraft as it travels through the solar system to rendezvous with the comet Churiamov Jirosimenko. Rosetta's objective is to analyze ancient, unaltered samples of matter from...
Veritasium
Five Firsts for Mars InSight
Mars InSight will be the first to detect seismic activity on Mars’ surface, first to measure rate of heat transmitted from interior, first to dig nearly 5m down, first to measure magnetic fields on Mars’ surface, and first to use a...
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Mystery of the Beagle 2: Investigating the Failed Mars Mission
The Beagle 2 Explorer, a mission to Mars launched in 2003, mysteriously vanished after separating from the Mars Express spacecraft. A six-month inquiry report suggests that a failure likely occurred during descent or landing, but no...
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Developing Insect-Based Flight Technology for Mars Exploration
Scientists and engineers at the Australian National University have developed insect-based flight technology that NASA is interested in using for their Mars mission. With a specially designed camera, the technology mimics an insect's...
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Exploring Mars: Testing Equipment and Challenges for Human Colonization
In this video, scientists are testing equipment and conducting experiments in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia, to simulate the conditions that humans will encounter on Mars. They are developing a new type of space suit made of Lycra...
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Only In Chile 12 - NASA Robot Testing in Chilean Desert
NASA Robot Testing in Chilean Desert:A NASA robot is tested in the Chilean desert with the hope that it can find signs of life on Mars.
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Exploring Our Solar System: A Journey Through the Planets
In this video, Nova takes kids on a space expedition through our solar system. They explore each planet, learning interesting facts and discovering the unique characteristics of each one. From the scorching heat of Mercury to the stormy...
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British Space Scientists Push for Another Mars Exploration Mission
British space scientists are pushing for another attempt to explore the surface of Mars, using technology from previous missions. Inspired by the results from Mars Express and motivated by the previous failure of the Beagle 2 mission,...
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NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter: Exploring the Red Planet in Unprecedented Detail
NASA is planning a new mission to Mars with the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, the largest spacecraft sent to the Red Planet since the 1970s. Equipped with a powerful telescopic camera, the orbiter will provide high-resolution images of...
Astrum
The Message NASA Didn't Want to Receive from the Spirit Rover
The first things NASA's Spirit rover discovered on Mars.