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Hero's Engine
We use a Hero's engine model to show how equal and opposite forces can cause propulsion. Two holes are pierced in a metal bottle and some water is added. This is suspended above a Bunsen burner, and as the water boils and leaves the...
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Aiming for the Outer Planets
The use of direct and indirect proportion in navigating the Voyager spacecraft to the outer planets. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract...
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Space rockets
Find out how rockets shoot into space at amazing speeds. Physical processes -Force and motion - Action and reaction Learning Points Newton's third law states that every force has an equal and opposite force. A Twig Context Film....
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Toys Vocabulary Chant for Children
Learn toys in English with our Toys Vocabulary Chant for Children! A Toys Chant for Kids! Let's learn Toys! It teaches toys in English. A Toys Vocabulary Chant made for children, ESL/EFL students, babies, toddlers, preschool, and more....
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Space Vocab And What Am I? Quiz For Kids | 4K
Blast off into space and learn fun space vocabulary words with this exciting quiz for kids! In this video, we’ll explore planets, stars, and other cool space terms. After learning the new words, challenge yourself with a fun 'What Am I?'...
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What is a star? For Kids
Climb into a rocket and take a journey across the universe to the place where stars are born. Then learn about the life of stars, supernovas and how our own star, The Sun, gives life to all living things.
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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...
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The History of Rocket Development
Russian and American aeronautical engineers were pioneers in the manufacture of the rockets used today, among these Robert Goddard who built the first liquid fuelled rocket.
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Spaceship One: Journey to Suborbital Spaceflight
Space Ship One is a privately built rocket, designed for sub-orbital space flight. It is carried aloft by the White Knight mother craft. The system was built in response to a challenge, known as the Ansari X Prize, for the first team...
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Success and Reliability of the Soyuz Launch Vehicle
The Soyuz launch vehicle was responsible for sending the first Russian into space. It remains the most successful and reliable rocket ever developed.
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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...
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Mastering Rocket Stability and Control
Explore the intricacies of rocket stability and control. This part delves into the roles of rocket fins, the center of gravity, and the center of pressure, essential for maintaining a rocket's path and safety during flight. Physics of...
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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...
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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...
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Fundamentals of Secure Software - Application Security Goals
In this video, we will continue defining terms and start talking about security goals.
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The Future of Space Tourism: From Millionaire Adventurers to Accessible Travel
Explore the emerging world of space tourism where once only millionaires could venture into orbit, but soon, more accessible options may open up. Discover the experiences of the few who have visited the International Space Station and...
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DIY Craft: Straw Rocket Launcher
Check out this fun ready-to-zoom-into-space DIY toy that we made.
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NASA
Dr. Forrester explains the history of spaceflight and the space race between the United States and the USSR.
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Remembering the Historic First Flight of NASA Space Shuttle Columbia
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...
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Student-Built SETI Express: Launching the Future of Space Exploration
Join the exciting journey of university students from across Europe as they collaborate to build and launch the SETI Express spacecraft, a groundbreaking student science project. Witness the culmination of their hard work and dedication...
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NASA's Sounding Rockets: Launching Scientific Payloads into Space
This video showcases NASA's sounding rocket program at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The program involves assembling and launching small scientific payloads into space, providing a unique view free from Earth's atmosphere...
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Soyuz U Rocket: From Space Workhorse to Orbital Joyrides
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...
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Could We Dissipate A Tornado By Firing A Rocket Into It?
A tornado forms when there is a hot layer of atmospheric air that is covered by a relatively cold, dry bank of air above. When the warm air at the bottom of the atmosphere rises (due to its temperature), it pushes up on the cold air...
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What Do You Have? - Toy Vehicles
It’s a vehicles and transportation song for kids! Sing along to the What Do You Have? song and learn or teach vehicles and transportation for children! A great song to learn the English vehicle names and how to ask "What do you have?"...