In space. Episode 22
Description
Rosetta Flyby: Here we look at a probe that uses the orbits of other planets to slingshot it further into space. Satellite Tracking: A system developed in South Africa that uses satellites to track and monitor hijacked cars or even personal hijackings. ESA Ops Center: Here we head to French Guyana to visit the control center where all the data from a European satellite is collated. Toys In Space: Here astronauts test the properties of space on not only highly sophisticated instruments but also on common household toys. ISS Development: Here we look at the incredible effort between several countries to make this orbiting livable base come to fruition. Women Astronauts: Here we look a the tests taking place to see how women's bodies are affected by zero gravity. Test include lying in a horizontal position for up to 2 months. Dante The Robot: We examine an eight-legged robot designed to withstand the harshest conditions on Earth including samples from the bottom of volcanoes. Euro Mars Rover: British scientists have urged the European Space Agency to invest more money into a mission to the red planet to be launch in 2011.
Runtime
24 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
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Date of Publication
2006
Database
Alexander Street
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