On April 14, 1981, the first space shuttle mission returned to Earth after a two-day flight in space. The space shuttle Columbia safely touched down on Rogers dry lake at Edwards Air Force Base in California, where hundreds of thousands...

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On November 2, 2000, the International Space Station welcomed its first long-term residents: NASA astronaut Bill Shepherd and two Russian cosmonauts, Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev.



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On Sept. 7, 1995, the space shuttle Endeavour launched on mission STS-69.



This was the 100th successful crew spaceflight mission for NASA. Endeavour lifted off from NASA's historic launch site at Kennedy Space Center's Pad...

The Chandra X-ray Observatory was launched on July 23, 1999 aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. See 25 'never-before-seen' images from the observatory to mark the anniversary. <b<br/>r/>

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Pupil outcome: I can make a weaving using an everyday object as a loom. Key learning points: - Artists can make looms from everyday objects and found objects. - A shuttle can be used to carry the weft threads through the warp threads. -...

The Space Shuttle era marked a new chapter in international collaboration, beginning with Atlantis docking at the Russian MIR station and culminating in the construction of the International Space Station—a joint effort by 15 nations...

Humanity has always been driven by a desire to explore—from sailing the Earth’s seas to launching spacecraft into the cosmos. Through decades of innovation, the Space Shuttle became a symbol of that pursuit, enabling construction of the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Everything about the Artemis 1 mission to the Moon.

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...

Learn about the physicist and astronaut, Sally Ride, who became the first American woman to fly in space.

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.



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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...

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...

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...

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...

Dr. Forrester explains the history of spaceflight and the space race between the United States and the USSR.

Dr. Forrester explains how we use minerals in our daily lives.

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...

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...