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S3 E5 Science and the Shuttle

Documentary

PG

24 minutes

Dec 31, 2008

For more than 25 years, the shuttle was our ticket to space and our laboratory in orbit. Uncover the legacy of this amazing machine, and see what lies ahead.Featuring: Ivan Semeniuk

Season 3, 6 Episodes

Cosmic Vistas - Seasons of Saturn

Seasons of Saturn,

Saturn is the second-largest planet and has an astonishing 60 moons orbiting it. Thanks to the Cassini mission, it's also one of the most studied and most photographed planets in our neighborhood.

Cosmic Vistas - Vesta Unveiled

Vesta Unveiled,

With the Dawn mission's exploration of the asteroid Vesta and the dwarf planet Ceres, asteroids are a hot topic. See what these incredible missions have uncovered.

Cosmic Vistas - Water Worlds

The key ingredient to life in the universe is water. Until recently, we thought Earth was the only place in the solar system to have any water at all. Now that probes are peering around nearby worlds, we are finding that it is just not the case.

Cosmic Vistas - Gravity

Gravity has long intrigued scientists. Now, for the first time, scientists are probing to detect gravitational waves in space and mapping the gravitational patterns of the moon.

Cosmic Vistas - Science and the Shuttle

Science and the Shuttle,

For more than 25 years, the shuttle was our ticket to space and our laboratory in orbit. Uncover the legacy of this amazing machine, and see what lies ahead.

Cosmic Vistas - Landing on Mars

Landing on Mars,

Mars sparks our curiosity like no other planet because it is so reachable. Despite having landed there, most of the information we gather is still done by instruments in the planet's orbit.

Details

Cosmic Vistas

Documentary

PG

4 Seasons

26 minutes

Journey into our solar system to experience unparalleled views of the sun, planets, and distant worlds. Cutting-edge scientific thinking and incredible imagery provide a brand new perspective on the cosmos.

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