NASA Explorers: Permafrost
NASA Explorers head back in time…by going underground. In the Arctic, a frozen layer of soil – permafrost – trapped dead plants and animals for thousands of years. As the […]
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NASA Explorers: Permafrost
Mars in a Minute: How Do You Choose a Landing Site?
Getting a spacecraft to Mars is one thing; getting it safely to the ground is a whole other challenge! This video from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory explains three ways to […]
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Mars in a Minute: How Do You Choose a Landing Site?
NASA Explorers: Ice Odyssey
To know the evolution of sea ice and how we observe it from space is to know Dr. Claire Parkinson. Meet the scientist who continues to have a profound effect […]
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NASA Explorers: Ice Odyssey
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?
Landsat 9: More Than Just A Pretty Picture
It’s not enough just to record data with a satellite; you also need to analyze it here on Earth. Episode 3 shows the efforts of the USGS to downlink and […]
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Landsat 9: More Than Just A Pretty Picture
Landsat 9: Getting Off The Ground
Every legacy has a compelling origin. The soon-to-be-launched Landsat 9 is the intellectual and technical product of eight generations of Landsat missions, spanning nearly 50 years. Episode One answers the […]
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Landsat 9: Getting Off The Ground
Elmo Visits NASA: Exercise to Stay Strong!
Elmo stops by NASA to chat with Astronaut Leland Melvin!
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Elmo Visits NASA: Exercise to Stay Strong!
5 Things That Changed Weather Forecasting Forever
This video tells the story of our nation’s weather satellites by highlighting some of the paradigm-shifting moments that shaped their rich history.
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5 Things That Changed Weather Forecasting Forever
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?
How Much Water Is on Earth?
Earth is special because it has so much water. It’s in the ground, forms big oceans, and it’s in our atmosphere. It’s also in living things.
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How Much Water Is on Earth?
Landsat 9: Designing For The Future
The soon-to-be-launched Landsat 9 is the intellectual and technical product of eight generations of Landsat missions, spanning nearly 50 years. Episode 2 takes us inside the spacecraft, showing how Landsat […]
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Landsat 9: Designing For The Future
Space Place in a Snap: How does GPS work?
In this episode, find out how GPS works and how it can help you satisfy a late night pizza craving!
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