STEMonstrations: Solar Energy
Solar energy is a key element in keeping the International Space Station functional as it provides a working laboratory for astronauts in the unique microgravity environment. Astronauts rely on this […]
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STEMonstrations: Solar Energy
STEMonstrations: Spacewalk Part 1 – Safety and Training
During their time on the International Space Station many astronauts have the opportunity to participate in spacewalks, also known as Extravehicular Activities (EVA). These spacewalks play a critical role in […]
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STEMonstrations: Spacewalk Part 1 – Safety and Training
STEMonstrations: Moon Phases
If you have looked into the night sky, you may have noticed the Moon appears to change shape each night. The different shapes of the Moon that we see at […]
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STEMonstrations: Moon Phases
STEMonstrations: Water Filtration
Water filtration plays a key part in crew survival aboard the International Space Station. In this episode, Expedition 56 Commander Drew Feustel discusses the water recovery system used to recycle […]
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STEMonstrations: Water Filtration
Surprisingly STEM: Moon Rock Processors
Want to meet a “rock” star? How about two? Andrea Mosie and Juliane Gross work in the Astromaterials lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. It’s their job to keep track […]
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Surprisingly STEM: Moon Rock Processors
Surprisingly STEM: Dive Specialist
Grab your swimsuit and goggles, and join us in the warm, pristine waters of a very exclusive dive site – NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab! This 6.2-million-gallon pool is a simulated […]
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Surprisingly STEM: Dive Specialist
Surprisingly STEM: Thermal Blanket Technician
You’ll surely get wrapped up in this episode of Surprisingly STEM featuring Paula Cain, a thermal blanket technician at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. She covers why things sent into […]
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Surprisingly STEM: Thermal Blanket Technician
Surprisingly STEM: Marine Biologists
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is known for its launch pads, rocket launches and cutting-edge technology — it’s also a national wildlife refuge! The center’s surrounding ecosystem supports one of the […]
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Surprisingly STEM: Marine Biologists
Surprisingly STEM: Aerospace Technician
Have you ever wondered where astronauts on the International Space Station get the oxygen they breathe? Though they are about 250 miles above the Earth, they are actually breathing air […]
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Surprisingly STEM: Aerospace Technician
Surprisingly STEM: Wind Tunnel Engineers
We’re big fans of Sam Zauber and Frank Quinto – two wind tunnel test engineers at NASA’s Langley Research Center! You’ll be blown away as you learn how NASA uses […]
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