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Time-Lapse: Palisades And Eaton Fires In California Seen From Space
NOAA's GOES-18 satellite captured footage of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Southern California. Credit: CSU/CIRA & NOAA | edited by Space.com's Steve Spaleta
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OTD In Space - April 13: NASA Launches Nimbus 3 Weather Satellite
On April 13, 1969, NASA launched a new weather satellite called Nimbus 3. This was the third in a series of second-generation research and development satellites NASA launched to test new technologies for weather forecasting. Nimbus 3...
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OTD In Space - April 10: India Launches 1st Multipurpose Satellite
On April 10, 1982, India launched its first multipurpose satellite, INSAT-1. This satellite was used for both communications and weather forecasting. The Indian Space Research Organization contracted NASA to launch it, and it was built...
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OTD In Space - April 6: NASA Launches 1st Commercial Communication Satellite
On April 6, 1965, NASA launched the world's first commercial communications satellite into orbit. The satellite was named Intelsat 1 and nicknamed the "Early Bird." It was built by Hughes Aircraft Company for a telecommunications company...
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OTD In Space – March 30: SpaceX Launches And Lands Used Rocket In Historic 1st Re-Flight
On March 30, 2017, SpaceX launched and landed a used rocket for the first time. This was a huge step forward in SpaceX's plight to develop fully reusable rockets and reduce launch costs. The Falcon 9 rocket had completed a previous...
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US Weird but Genius Idea to Launch Advanced Satellites into Space
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, where we investigate how satellites are launched into space not only by rockets but also by innovative new means. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are...
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Flashback - Space Shuttle Snags A Spinning Satellite With Canadarm
Retired Canadian Space Agency astronaut Marc Garneau describes the time he picked up a spinning satellite in space known as Spartan 207. Garneau retrieved the satellite in May 1996 during space shuttle mission STS-77, using the Canadarm....
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China Lijian-1 Rocket Launched 15 Satellites, Including Oman's First
China's Lijian-1 rocket launched 15 satellites, including one for Oman, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by Steve Spaleta
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OTD In Space - November. 3: Laika The Dog Launches With Sputnik 2
On November 3, 1957, a Soviet space dog named Laika became the first animal to orbit Earth. ‘On This Day in Space’ Video Series on Space.com Laika was a 3-year-old stray husky-spitz mix from the streets of Moscow, and she was recruited...
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How Does NASA Monitor Dust Storm On Mars? - Knowledge
Learn how NASA’s satellite fleet helps provide weather Information for the missions on the surface of Mars. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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Musk's SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket for US government agency
It was the second Falcon 9 launch of the day, with the first having deployed 21 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
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OTD In Space - July 12: Communications Satellite Olympus Launched
On July 12, 1989, the European Space Agency launched an experimental communications satellite named Olympus-1. It was the largest civilian telecommunication satellite ever built, and some nicknamed it "LargeSat." It malfunctioned in 1991...
The Daily Conversation
Kyiv, Ukraine’s Capital vs Russian Invaders
Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is preparing to defend itself against a major Russian invasion. The city is important because of its size, power sources like the Kyiv dam, and key bridges and airfields that are crucial in the fight....
The Daily Conversation
Amazing Images of a Changing Earth, From Space
Satellite images show how fast the Earth is changing due to things like melting glaciers, wildfires, dams, and growing cities. These changes can affect people’s lives, such as forcing them to move or losing access to water and land....
Bedtime History
The Space Race for Kids | Apollo 11
In this episode, we explore the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. You’ll learn how both countries rushed to send rockets, satellites, and people into space. From the launch of Sputnik to the...
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Satellite
Dr. McWheelie finds a satellite that fell from space. Let’s build a skyrocket and send it back into space!
Science Buddies
Protect Spacecraft from Space Debris: Make a Model Whipple Shield
Make a model whipple shield and test its ability to absorb debris impacts in this space science project
Science Buddies
Cable-Driven Spacecraft Motion Simulator
Build a cable-driven spacecraft motion simulator, using materials available at a hardware store, and simulate maneuvers like landing or docking
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Understanding Ocean Currents with a GPS-Enabled Bottle
Join Vincent and the sea rescue patrols as they launch a GPS-enabled bottle off the coast of Brittany. By studying the local currents and tides, they aim to send the bottle on a journey to England. Follow the bottle's path with real-time...
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ESA Operations: Safeguarding Satellites and Exploring Space
ESOC, the European Space Operations Centre, is the hub of a network of ground stations that monitor and control ESA's spacecraft. With a complex computer system, ESOC tracks space debris and guides its own spacecraft to avoid danger....
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LG Electronics Introduces Groundbreaking Mobile Phone with Terrestrial TV Capability
LG Electronics has developed a groundbreaking mobile phone that can receive terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasts (DMB), allowing users to watch terrestrial TV on their phones for the first time. This achievement is made possible by...
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The Tech Sphere AS 62: A Revolutionary Spherical Airship for Surveillance and Beyond
The Tech Sphere AS 62 is a unique and cost-effective airship that can hover for extended periods of time. Cheaper than satellites and manned reconnaissance planes, it fills a gap in surveillance capabilities. With the ability to outfit...
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Space Junk: The Growing Threat to Earth's Orbit
This video discusses the growing problem of space debris orbiting the Earth and the potential dangers it poses to future space missions. It highlights the increasing number of man-made objects in space and the need for guidelines to...