Space Rocket
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For astronauts, blast off can be an out-of-control experience.
For astronauts, blast off can be an out-of-control experience – strapped into a huge controlled explosion.
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Space Rocket
Clip: Episode 1 | 33sVideo has Closed Captions
For astronauts, blast off can be an out-of-control experience – strapped into a huge controlled explosion.
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A Year in Space gives viewers a window into astronaut Scott Kelly’s unprecedented mission. (30s)
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly misses more than people as he orbits the Earth for a year. (1m 47s)
Houston We Have A Problem: Dodging Space Debris
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A huge belt of space debris orbits Earth- a single piece could be fatal. (1m 59s)
We dream of traveling across the solar system. But what compels us to reach for the stars? (37s)
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Making dinner in space can be tricky- everything floats in this world of zero gravity! (55s)
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The ISS is the most expensive and complex object humans have ever built. (1m 31s)
Space: The Only Place Left Where the US and Russia Cooperate
Tensions between Russia and the United States remain high — except in space. (2m 8s)
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As he heads into space, Scott Kelly must say goodbye to everything he knows and loves. (43s)
Scott Kelly stays connected to people on Earth with Twitter and Instagram. #YearinSpace (40s)
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Twin astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly are ideal subjects for studying the effects of space. (2m 11s)
As they orbit the Earth, astronauts have a unique perspective on the wealth and poverty. (48s)
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The margin of error when docking at the ISS is mere inches & they’re moving at 17,500 mph. (54s)
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Astronaut Scott Kelly’s daughter Samantha recounts what it’s like to have a spaceman Dad. (45s)
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The ISS is a floating science lab moving at 17,500 miles per hour, 250 miles above Earth. (34s)
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