In space. Episode 24/
French Astronomers: Here we look at these European astronomers who believe Saturn is a frozen version of the Sun and could provide us with some useful insights. Japan Space Program: We visit Japan's testing grounds to witness the glum faces as a rocket has to be destroyed just minutes after bei...
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| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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Geelong, Victoria :
Switch International,
2006.
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
| Summary: | French Astronomers: Here we look at these European astronomers who believe Saturn is a frozen version of the Sun and could provide us with some useful insights. Japan Space Program: We visit Japan's testing grounds to witness the glum faces as a rocket has to be destroyed just minutes after being launched. Skylab Laboratory: Here we go on board this testing facility that sits high above our heads and makes some vital observations. 15th Anniversary of Hubble: In April of 2005, the most successful project in space science, the Hubble Telescope had its 15th anniversary in orbit. Satellite Internet On Trains: A company out of Paris has started offering passengers wireless internet access on their trains by using satellite technology. Asteroids: The Spitzer Telescope uses infrared technology and has identified an enormous asteroid belt some 41 light years away. Global Monitoring: Here the European Space Agency has launched a 10-year plan to monitor environment and security issues through satellite technology. Mars Encounter: A look back to April 2003 when Mars was the closest to Earth that it has ever been. Shuttle Discovery Training: We take a dip in a giant NASA swimming pool with astronauts who are training for their weightlessness experience. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed July 15, 2014). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (24 min.) |
| Playing Time: | 00:24:07 |
