SciShow
The Rocky Road to the Most Powerful Rocket in History
In 2024, NASA plans to send the first humans to the Moon (well, around the Moon) in over 50 years ago. And in order to get the necessary oomph to hurl those astronauts over there, NASA will be using its most powerful rocket ever: the...
Be Smart
Why Do We Go to Space?
Why do we go to space? In the beginning of our space program, the answer had a lot to do with war and paranoia. But with the dawn of the space shuttle, that all changed. Where do we go from here?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: If superpowers were real: Flight - Joy Lin
What if human flight wasn't just the stuff of epic comic book stories? Is it scientifically possible to fly? In this series, Joy Lin tackles six superpowers and reveals just how scientifically realistic they can be to us mere mortals.
SciShow
The Giant, Amazing Machines NASA Built for the Shuttle
For decades the space shuttle was integral to space exploration. In orbit it helped build the ISS, but on the ground it needed help from other gigantic machines.
TED Talks
Peter Diamandis: Our next giant leap
Peter Diamandis says it's our moral imperative to keep exploring space -- and he talks about how, with the X Prize and other incentives, we're going to do just that.
SciShow
How Space Shuttle Discovery got its Solar-powered Wings
If you want to get into space, you need combustible fuel. But if you want to stay operational in space, you need to harness the power of the sun itself.
SciShow
Buran: The Space Shuttle That Almost Was
Did you know the Soviet Union had its own Space Shuttle? Learn all about the Buran, what happened to it, and what innovations set it apart from its NASA counterpart.
SciShow
The Hubble was Almost a $15B Disaster
The Hubble Space Telescope has been sending home images of the universe for more than thirty years, but none of its work would have been possible without the many servicing missions that kept it up to date.
SciShow
Great Minds: Dr. Judith Resnik and the Icebusters
In 1984, ice was accumulating on the side of the Space Shuttle Discovery, spelling possible disaster, luckily it was the first mission of Dr. Judith Resnik, and the Canadarm.
Be Smart
What's The Loudest Possible Sound?
What is the loudest possible sound? What about the quietest thing we can hear? And what do decibels measure, anyway? In this video you'll learn what makes sound
SciShow
What We Learned from Challenger and Columbia
Late January and early February are the anniversaries of two of the most disastrous events in the history of spaceflight. What did we learn from these events, and how do we move forward?
Curated Video
Micro Sensors: Monitoring the Health of Spacecraft and Premature Infants
This video showcases the development of micro sensors by a team of researchers at the University of Cincinnati. These tiny sensors, with advanced technology, are designed to monitor the health and functionality of critical components in...
Curated Video
Air Leak Detected on International Space Station: Investigation and Implications
This video discusses the recent air leak detected on the International Space Station, highlighting the measures taken by mission controllers to identify and resolve the issue. It also mentions the impact of the Columbia tragedy on the...
Curated Video
Exploring the Depths of Space: The Hubble Space Telescope's Final Mission
The video describes the Hubble Space Telescope and its importance in capturing images from deep space. It highlights the challenges faced during servicing missions and the valuable scientific insights gained from the telescope's...
Curated Video
NASA's Efforts to Ensure Safety and Return to Space Shuttle Missions
This video discusses the return of astronauts in training for the space shuttles after a two-year grounding due to the tragic Columbia disaster. It highlights the safety concerns and ongoing testing being conducted by NASA to ensure the...
Curated Video
Cylinders: Fuelling Saturn V
In creating giant detachable fuel cylinders to blast Apollo 8 into outer space, NASA engineers manufactured the most powerful machine ever made. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
Curated Video
Sally Ride for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the physicist and astronaut, Sally Ride, who became the first American woman to fly in space.
Wonderscape
Counting to 20 at the Supermarket: Counting Backwards
Join the countdown adventure as we prepare to launch groceries to hungry astronauts at the International Space Station! Practice counting backwards from 20 to blast off into fun numerical learning. Counting Around the Supermarket from...
Curated Video
Big Ideas - Episode 15 - Space Shuttle
The Big Idea of a reusable craft for space travel became a reality in the 1980 s. After two decades of successful missions, the first space shuttle commissioned for reuse was launched in 1981, to great fanfare. Since then, NASA engineers...
Curated Video
Automated Rendezvous Technologies: the DART Mission
In the pioneering years of space flight the ability of two orbiting spacecraft to rendezvous was fundamental to the completion of complex exercises like missions to the moon and the resupply of orbiting space stations. With the phase out...
Curated Video
The Rise and Fall of the Space Shuttle
This video provides a brief overview of the United States' space shuttle program and highlights its role in assembling an orbiting space station. Learn about the dangers of the lack of an effective escape system and the tragic accidents...
Curated Video
Navigating Weightlessness: Life in Space
Explore the impact of weightlessness on the human body through the eyes of astronauts and specialists. Discover how the absence of gravity affects muscle and bone health, blood circulation, and even the sense of balance. Learn about the...
Curated Video
NASA
Dr. Forrester explains the history of spaceflight and the space race between the United States and the USSR.