In space. Episode 1

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Martian Meteorite: Here we join scientists who discovered a piece of meteor preserved in the ice of Antarctica. Space Elevator: A look at an incredible idea of building a 62,000 mile carbon elevator that could carry 13 tonnes of load into space. Space Gases: Researches in London have developed a detection device for dangerous gases that can disrupt satellites. Scram Jets: An amazing look at the testing of these jets that would travel 8 times the speed of sound. Space Wedding: Here a Russian cosmonaut marries his bride from space via a special phone. Weightlessness: We get exclusive access to training for weightlessness in space. Moon Development- With the search for the dollar continuing, the moon seems to be the new target for commercial enterprise. Goddard: Here we meet a man who despite being laughed at made some huge advances in rocket technology. Big Bang: Scientists continue their research into further understanding how the universe was born. Venus: A new computer enhancement of a bird's eye view of the surface of the mysterious planet of Venus. Space Dust: Scientist examines dust found on the Hubble telescope when taken in for repairs. Windows In Time: Here we take an amazing look at some special comets that are as old as the Universe itself.

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25 min

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Date of Publication

2006

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Alexander Street

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