Makematic
Fort McHenry
In 1812, the United States went to war with Great Britain. Again. So how did the defense of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry help to end the war, and instill an enduring sense of national pride among Americans?
Curated Video
Bang Bang Phi: Thailand's Vibrant Rocket Festival Celebrating Fertility and Rain
Every year in a small town in Thailand, thousands of people gather to celebrate the raucous and noisy Bang Bang Phi rocket festival. This centuries-old fertility festival marks the start of Thailand's rainy season, with the belief that...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Where Were Rockets First Made?
This video is answering the question of where were rockets first made.
Astrum
Are We on the Verge of a Major Technological Transportation Breakthrough?
Ion Engines are the future. How far away are we from them becoming the norm?
Astrum
How Quick Thinking Astronauts Saved NASA and Themselves
The NASA programs leading to Apollo, Project Mercury and Project Gemini
Astrum
The True Tale of Ham the Chimp
Ham was a special chimp. He was the first hominid in space, beating all humans to that acolade. But did his mission go smoothly? Or is his story a tale of survival against all odds?
Astrum
What Do Shakespeare and a Lipstick Rocket Have in Common?
The UK's Black Arrow and Prospero Program. Colossal failure?
Astrum
Why NASA Didn't Go Directly to the Moon: Apollo Episode 1
The battle between the US and the USSR for space supremacy.
Science ABC
Rocket Trajectory: Why Do Rockets Curve Instead Of Going Straight Up?
Rockets follow a curved path rather than a straight line because their main objective is to enter Earth's orbit using as little fuel as possible. To get into orbit, a rocket must tilt onto its side and gradually increase the tilt until...
Science ABC
Rocket Science: How Rockets Work - A Short and Basic Explanation
How do rockets work? What is the science behind a rocket launch? How does a rocket go into space? In this short and simple video, we discuss the science of how rockets work. It is a short animated video for kids and laymen to understand...
Curated Video
GPS – Did you know?
Did you know that rockets are used to launch GPS satellites into Earth’s orbit? People and places - Mapping - GPS A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is revealed.
Wonderscape
The Engineering of Rockets
Discover the comprehensive process of designing rockets, from conceptualization to the final build. This segment highlights the challenges and iterative nature of rocket engineering, including the impact of environmental and budgetary...
Wonderscape
The Forces Behind Rocket Launches
Unpack the forces that propel rockets beyond Earth's atmosphere. This segment breaks down the concepts of thrust, weight, and drag, explaining their interplay in achieving successful rocket launches. Learn how engineers optimize rocket...
Wonderscape
Physics of Rockets: Applying Newton's Laws of Motion
Dive into the basics of rocket science, exploring the fundamental physics principles that enable rockets to defy gravity and soar into space. Discover how Newton's laws of motion play a critical role in rocket engineering and launch...
Curated Video
Space Exploration: Why Florida?
Dr. Forrester discusses the fact that population, culture, settlement patterns, economy, and politics influence the characteristics of places, specifically, Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center.
Science Buddies
Baking Soda and Vinegar Rockets | Science Project
Baking Soda Vinegar Rocket Science Project: Determine the correct ratio of baking soda to vinegar that will result in the highest launch of a plastic film canister.
TMW Media
Momentum And Impulse: Solving another problem
Given certain parameters, how would you solve this problem? Momentum And Impulse, Part 4
The Backyard Scientist
Rocket Powered Fidget Spinner
Ok thats it, Fidget Spinner trend is over, cause this is the best one ever!! ;) I built a custom fidget spinner out of 1/4in aluminum plate and strapped 3 E sized rocket engines. Really, I just wanted to do this. I saw Stephens video and...
Flipping Physics
Don't Drop Your Camera 5.0 Seconds After Liftoff
An advanced free-fall acceleration problem involving 2 parts and 2 objects. Problem: You are wearing your rocket pack (total mass = 75 kg) that accelerates you upward at a constant 10.5 m/s^2. While preparing to take pictures of the...
ProTeachersVideo
KS3/4 Science: Demonstrating Chemistry: The Science of Fireworks
Matthew Tosh shows us the science behind firework displays which can't be performed in the classroom. In an explosive programme Matthew shows us his personal Top 10 demonstrations including flash powder mixes, Chinese firecrackers, gerbs...
Next Animation Studio
Rocket Lab challenges SpaceX with big Neutron rocket
New Zealand’s small-rocket specialist is opening a second launch site in the US, and will start to challenge SpaceX in the construction and launching of large, reusable rockets.