The Year of Pluto
New Horizons is the first mission to the Kuiper Belt, a gigantic zone of icy bodies and mysterious small objects orbiting beyond Neptune. This region also is known as the […]
Topic: Solar System
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The Year of Pluto
Seeds of Discovery (1970)
This film is an introduction to planetary exploration and scientific satellite research planned for the 1970s. The film briefly describes plans for Mariner flybys of Mars, Pioneer studies of Jupiter, […]
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Seeds of Discovery (1970)
Mars in a Minute: Why is Curiosity Looking for Organics?
Has Mars ever had the right ingredients for life? What are organic molecules, and what can they tell us about the history of Mars?
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Mars in a Minute: Why is Curiosity Looking for Organics?
Moon: Old and New
This video presents the Moon as studied by humans for more than 20 centuries. It reviews the history of lunar studies before the first Moon landing, the major things learned […]
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Moon: Old and New
Mars in a Minute: Is Mars Really Red?
Mars is often known as the Red Planet, but is it really red? This 60-second video answers one of the most frequently asked questions about our planetary neighbor.
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Mars in a Minute: Is Mars Really Red?
Mars in a Minute: How Do Rovers Drive on Mars?
The “keys” to NASA’s Mars rovers are in the capable hands of the official rover drivers. Learn how they operate the vehicles from millions of miles away in this video […]
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Mars in a Minute: How Do Rovers Drive on Mars?
Mars in a Minute: Is Mars Red Hot?
What would it feel like if you could stand on Mars – toasty warm or downright chilly? Find out more about the temperature on Mars.
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Mars in a Minute: Is Mars Red Hot?
Dancing Uranus
In the dance of our solar system, one planet has moves like no other. Find out how Uranus’ tilt puts it in a league all its own.
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Dancing Uranus
Mars in a Minute: How Do You Get to Mars?
What does it take to get a spacecraft to Mars? This video covers a few key things to remember when planning a trip to the Red Planet.
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Mars in a Minute: How Do You Get to Mars?
NASA Spotlite: The Big Bang
This animation begins with a pinpoint of light as the Big Bang, and continues to show the formation of the first stars and galaxies.
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NASA Spotlite: The Big Bang
NASA Spotlite: Northern Lights
Student producers confront the misconception that the northern lights are created by aliens.
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NASA Spotlite: Northern Lights
Why Bennu?
The goal of the OSIRIS-REx mission is to collect a sample from an asteroid and bring it back to Earth. But just how did the OSIRIS-REx team choose Bennu from […]
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