In space. Episode 14

Description

Weightlessness: Here, we examine the various effects that no gravity has on the human body, mainly a fluid shift. Sleep Hibernation: Researchers test on animals to determine if humans can be put 'to sleep' during missions to deep space. Jovian System: Here we join the Galileo and Voyager Probes after they examine the incredible world of the mighty Jupiter planet. Space Scientists: Again, we look at the benefits of technologies developed for space for use back on Earth. Shuttle Pallet Satellite: A look at a German platform that is used in space for various roles including housing film crews. Mars Briefing: Here we learn more about Mars' history via a meteor that crashed into it millions of years ago before ending up under an Antarctic ice sheet. Kazakhstan Space Center: Here we join an American man who has paid 20 million dollars to the Russian Space Agency to be the first space tourist. This was not received very warmly by scientists at NASA.

Runtime

24 min

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Date of Publication

2006

Database

Alexander Street

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