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China lake, California - air force captain comments on report he was dropped from space program because of his race.
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Space - Pictures From Space
The first pictures from aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis were beamed down Friday (22/3) after the crew of 6 astronauts completed their first full day in space.
mission control
outside shots of shuttle
various of shuttle in space
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NASA Challenger Disaster
Some startling evidence regarding the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster is convincingly presented in this video. Apparently, engineers knew that the launch was risky due to the low temperatures in Florida leading up to the launch. Under...
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Mars Rover: Opportunity
What did the Mars Rover Opportunity find as it landed on the Martian surface? Opportunity sent amazing and highly informative images back to NASA that has enabled scientists to better understand the Martian landscape. This clip is sure...
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First Direct Photos of Exoplanet
See how NASA's Advanced Camera for Surveys was able to travel to Fomalhaut B, an extra solar planet that may be like our Earth. A top astronomer explains how his team was able to determine the size, shape, and composition of the planet....
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Mars Exploration Rovers: Spirit and Opportunity
Follow the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity as they rocket into space and land on the Martian surface. This animated clip does not contain any narration but rather images of the Mars rover in action. For a fun activity, learners could...
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Science Friday: How to Dress for Space Travel
The author of the book Spacesuit: Fashioning Apollo discusses the history and design of the spacesuit that Neil Armstrong wore on the Apollo 11 mission. Aired Mar. 25, 2011 [16:46]
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Science Friday: Space Gadgets
Sure, astronaut ice cream is yummy -- but how do you sip your morning coffee in zero gravity?