In space. Episode 3

Description

Space Photography: Here we meet Bill Taub a NASA photographer who has captured images for them since 1958. LDEF: The 'Long Duration Exposure Facility' has been returned to earth after 6 years for examination. Mars Rovers: A look at the two rovers that are currently exploring the red planet at a cost of 800 million USD. Space Walk: New improvements by NASA include mobility and breathing devices to help astronaut's suits. Moon Mining: As the need for alternative fuels grows the moon's surface could provide some huge advantages. Oldest Observatory: German archeologists find evidence of a civilization plotting the skies around 5000 bc. Moon Golf: An astronaut packs his golf clubs for this moon mission. Model Builder: These craftsmen have played a Pivotal role for NASA over the years in constructing miniature models. Hubble: Here we look at the remarkable information that the Hubble Telescope can acquire and the possibilities it has for future exploration.

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25 min

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Date of Publication

2006

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Alexander Street

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