In space. Episode 10

Description

Surface Mapping: NASA drive around cities in a van that helps to give accurate maps by using GPS technology. Earth Exhibition: A look at some pictures sent into space in 1977 to show aliens what life it like on Earth. Planets: A brief overview of our solar system and the various man made devices out there exploring it. Space Generation: We visit a university in Milton Keys where scientists are constantly looking out at the stars. Glass Blower: We meet a man who has been blowing all sorts of glass shapes for NASA over the years. Unmasking the Sun: Here scientists dedicate their lives to finding out details about the sun and how it affects us. Cluster Satellites: A group of satellites launched in Europe that link together to provide information about the sun at its relationship to Earth. Russia Delta Mission: We visit the beginnings of a space program in Russia called the Delta Mission. Preparing For Space: NASA look further into preparing astronauts for space especially in dealing with weightlessness and the sickness that it often leads to.

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24 min

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Date of Publication

2006

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Alexander Street

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