Around a different star, Earth may never have developed life at all. So what makes a star friendly to life? We joined two rocket teams as they traveled to the remote Northern Territory of Australia to capture light from our closest stellar neighbors to help reveal the answer.
High Above, Down Under
High Above Down Under | Episode 1: A Star Fit For Life
There are likely billions of planets in our galaxy. With over 5,000 already confirmed, how do we know which ones might hold life? Two NASA sounding rockets are launching from […]
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High Above Down Under | Episode 1: A Star Fit For Life
High Above Down Under | Episode 2: Living With the Stars
In this episode, hear from a local Yolngu leader and learn what it takes to make a rocket range from scratch. (Spoiler: It’s not an easy task.)
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High Above Down Under | Episode 2: Living With the Stars
High Above Down Under | Episode 3: UV Light – More Than Just Sunburns
In this episode, Miles digs into the science behind the mission. What is UV light good for anyways?
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High Above Down Under | Episode 3: UV Light – More Than Just Sunburns
High Above Down Under | Episode 4: The Final Test
In this episode, we’ll answer that question and check in on the rockets as they make their final preparation to launch into space.
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High Above Down Under | Episode 4: The Final Test
High Above Down Under | Episode 5: To Space (And Back)
Follow two NASA rocket teams as they launch from Australia to study our nearest stellar neighbors – Alpha Centauri A & B – on a quest to understand how stars […]
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High Above Down Under | Episode 5: To Space (And Back)
High Above Down Under | Episode 6: This Just Fell From Space
In this final episode, head into the outback to find the fallen rockets and learn what’s being discovered about the search for habitable environments.
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High Above Down Under | Episode 6: This Just Fell From Space
High Above Down Under: Behind-the-Scenes in Australia
In this behind-the-scenes episode, watch deleted scenes and outtakes as Miles and Mara – writers and videographers for the High Above Down Under series – recount their experience following NASA […]
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