Instructional Video5:01
Curated Video

Remembering the Historic First Flight of NASA Space Shuttle Columbia

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video describes the first launch of NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia in 1981, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The mission, piloted by astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen, aimed to test the shuttle system's...
Instructional Video5:49
Curated Video

Challenges and Triumphs: The Return of Space Shuttle Discovery

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The video describes the tense and meticulous process of the space shuttle Discovery's return to Earth, highlighting the critical role of weather conditions, pilot precision, and ground support in ensuring a safe landing. Despite...
Instructional Video3:41
Curated Video

Challenges and Repairs: The Journey of Space Shuttle Discovery

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the space shuttle Discovery during its mission, including issues with insulating foam, protruding spacing material, and damaged thermal tiles. Despite these obstacles, the...
Instructional Video6:51
Curated Video

Space Shuttle Discovery: Return to Flight Mission

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The video captures the intense moments leading up to the successful launch of the space shuttle Discovery, marking NASA's return to flight after the Columbia disaster in 2003. Viewers witness the meticulous preparations, technical...
Instructional Video3:49
Curated Video

Return to Flight: The Journey of Space Shuttle Discovery

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an in-depth look at the preparations and challenges faced by NASA as they work towards the crucial Return to Flight mission of the space shuttle Discovery. Highlighting the importance of the mission for the European...
Instructional Video11:09
Curated Video

Tragedy and Challenges: The Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster and its Impact on the Space Program

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video discusses the tragic loss of the space shuttle Columbia and its impact on NASA's shuttle program and the International Space Station. It highlights the challenges faced by the shuttle program, including problems with the...
Instructional Video3:45
Curated Video

The Final Mission: Repairing the Hubble Space Telescope

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explains the significance of the Hubble Space Telescope and the challenges faced during its final servicing mission. It highlights the importance of on-orbit repair and the advancements made in space technology. Ultimately, it...
Instructional Video5:18
Curated Video

Materials Testing and Training at White Sands: Ensuring Reliability and Safety in Space

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video highlights the important role of the White Sands complex in New Mexico in testing and ensuring the reliability of materials used in space shuttles and the International Space Station. It showcases advanced testing techniques,...
Instructional Video3:39
Curated Video

Soyuz U Rocket: From Space Workhorse to Orbital Joyrides

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video discusses the use of the Soyuz U launcher for space tourism, highlighting its reliability and cost-effectiveness. It mentions successful past missions with millionaire passengers and plans to double the number of tourists in...
Instructional Video5:19
Curated Video

The Technology to Get us to Space

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Forrester examines the technological innovations in the study of space by giving examples of innovations which have led to advances in space programs. She also identifies space travel programs by exploring NASA and the efforts that...
Instructional Video5:12
Curated Video

The Historic First Space Shuttle Launch: Columbia's Journey into Space

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video describes the historic first launch of the space shuttle Columbia in 1981, highlighting the excitement and significance of the event. From liftoff to reentry, it details the intricate processes and tests undertaken by the crew...
Instructional Video3:41
Curated Video

Air Transportation

3rd - Higher Ed
The discussion begins when Miss Palomine talks about how much fun it would be to be a bird and to be able to fly. She then recites the poem, “Airplane,” and introduces the topic of air transportation. She explains what air transportation...
Instructional Video4:56
TMW Media

See inside the Kennedy Space Center

K - 5th
Stretching 72 miles down the east coast of Florida, the Space Coast is known for some of this country’s most historical events. It was here that man first ventured into outer space and eventually landed on the moon. The Space Coast has...
Instructional Video5:29
TMW Media

How do NASA build their rockets?

K - 5th
Stretching 72 miles down the east coast of Florida, the Space Coast is known for some of this country’s most historical events. It was here that man first ventured into outer space and eventually landed on the moon. The Space Coast has...
Podcast25:21
NASA

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 15, 20 Years of Chandra Discoveries Small Steps, Giant Leaps

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Chandra X-ray Observatory Project Manager Helen Cole and Project Scientist Martin Weisskopf discuss 20 years of exploring the extreme universe.
Podcast33:51
NASA

‎Houston We Have a Podcast: Astronaut Training

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Randy "Komrade" Bresnik talks about what astronauts have to study, know and endure to be successful in space. Bresnik recalls his astronaut training experiences and moments of his previous spaceflight. HWHAP Episode 5.
Podcast55:02
NASA

‎Houston We Have a Podcast: Art and Spaceflight

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Retired astronaut Nicole Stott, an artist who uses painting to express the feelings and emotions she experienced on station, talks about her spaceflight experience and the importance of art as a form of expression and inspiration. HWHAP...
Podcast24:33
NASA

‎NASA in Silicon Valley: Steven Smith: NASA in Silicon Valley Podcast

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A conversation with Steven Smith, Associate Director for International Space Station Science Directorate at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
Podcast52:50
NASA

‎Houston We Have a Podcast: The NASA Worm

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Richard Danne, designer and creator of NASA’s “worm”, details the origins of the iconic logo, the inspiration, the design process with the agency and his firm, Danne and Blackburn, and its reception once being introduced. Retired in...
Podcast41:27
NASA

‎On a Mission: Season Three, Episode 1: An Astronaut’s View of Earth

Pre-K - Higher Ed
You might think you know Earth, but astronaut’s views from outer space help us see our world in a whole new light.
Instructional Video1:05
Next Animation Studio

Space Force’s new ‘orbital warfare’ unit gets space jet

12th - Higher Ed
The X-37B will now be operated by a new Space Force unit called Delta 9, which is dedicated to focus on ‘orbital warfare’
Podcast16:39
NASA

‎The Rocket Ranch: Episode 30: Commercial Crew Reaches Milestone

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The Rocket Ranch welcomes Dana Hutcherson, deputy manager for the Commercial Crew program. She'll talk about the mission ahead, reflect on the program's 10-year anniversary and share her personal journey with NASA.
Podcast25:25
NASA

‎NASA in Silicon Valley: Throwback Thursday Featuring Veteran Astronaut Steve Smith

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The rebroadcast of a conversation with veteran astronaut Steven Smith, former Associate Director for International Space Station Science Directorate at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
Instructional Video2:07
Cerebellum

Space Facts II - Advanced Sensors From Space Research

9th - 12th
Space Facts II puts viewers on the forefront of space exploration, examining its role on Earth in fighting forest fires, controlling diseases (such as diabetes), combating air pollution and mapping solar and lunar cycles. This video...