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1021. The invisible science of staying healthy during long-term spaceflightLife aboard the International Space Station is more than just orbital maintenance. From testing specialized exercise equipment to simulating lunar landings, every daily task is a …
1022. How humans maintain sanity and hygiene in a microgravity laboratoryLiving on the International Space Station is a feat of engineering, but the real challenge is the mundane. From washing hair without water droplets to maintaining group dynamics i…
1023. The Moon is not as geologically dead as we once thoughtNew imagery from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter reveals that the Moon may still be geologically active. This video explores recent discoveries that challenge our traditional …
1024. How a $19 billion investment shapes the future of space explorationWatch NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden explain the strategic importance of the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 budget and its potential to drive long-term scientific and economic progr…
1025. The invisible architects of space exploration and STEM innovationThis video highlights the critical contributions of women in STEM, featuring high-level leaders and engineers who drive NASA's mission forward. It explores how these pioneers shap…
1026. The final roll: Preparing a Soyuz for its journey to orbitWatch the heavy lifting and precision engineering required to move an ISS-bound spacecraft into position. This footage captures one of the final milestones before a crew departs f…
1027. How Europe's tenth Galileo satellite marked a major milestone for orbital navigationOn 11 September 2015, a Soyuz launch from French Guiana propelled two critical satellites into orbit. This mission brought the Galileo constellation to one-third completion, signa…
1028. Can an astronaut drive multiple rovers from orbit?Watch ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen test the limits of remote robotics. This experiment explores how humans can command lunar-bound rovers from the International Space Station to…
1029. The immediate aftermath of returning from the International Space StationExperience the raw transition from orbit back to Earth. This interview captures ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen's first moments after landing in Kazakhstan, providing a rare look a…
1030. The surprising musical theme of the European Space Agency's tracking networkDiscover the track composed by a 17-year-old student that serves as the official theme for ESA's Estrack ground station network, capturing the vastness of space and human achievem…
1031. A five-month voyage named for the father of modern physicsWatch as British astronaut Tim Peake prepares for a long-duration mission to the International Space Station. This overview explains the scope of his work and why this specific jo…
1032. How a British test pilot prepared for life in the weightless voidBefore reaching the International Space Station, Tim Peake underwent a grueling transformation. From mastering orbital mechanics in Germany to surviving extreme isolation in Itali…
1033. The final preparations before Tim Peake's journey to the starsWatch as Tim Peake and his crew depart Star City, marking the beginning of a high-stakes mission to the International Space Station. This video captures the quiet moments of trans…
1034. Europe's navigation future takes flight from French GuianaWatch a high-definition timelapse of Galileo satellites 9 and 10 as they undergo final preparations before launching on a Soyuz rocket to bolster Europe's independent global posit…
1035. Chasing ripples in the fabric of spacetimeWatch the launch of LISA Pathfinder, a mission designed to test the technology needed to detect gravitational waves. This video captures the start of a journey to achieve the most…
1036. Inside the final preparations for Tim Peake's journey to orbitWitness the rigorous training and quarantine period undertaken by Tim Peake and his crew at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. This footage captures the vital final steps before their missi…
1037. The high-stakes final approval before a journey into orbitWatch the critical moments as astronauts prepare for departure. This video captures the formal State Commission meeting and press conference held at Baikonur, where the mission's …
1038. The beginning of Tim Peake's six-month journey to the starsWitness the moment ESA astronaut Tim Peake launched from Kazakhstan. This video captures the start of his Principia mission, where he will conduct over 30 scientific experiments a…
1039. From autonomous returns to ripples in the fabric of spacetime2015 was a landmark year for European space exploration, bookended by two pioneering missions that pushed the boundaries of orbital technology and gravitational physics.
1040. The day Tim Peake began his six-month journey into orbitWitness the highlights from the 15 December 2015 launch of the Principia mission. This footage tracks the journey from the launch site in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, to the crew's arriv…
1041. How engineers simulate the birth of a space mission's scientific heartThis timelapse captures a high-stakes simulation at ESA's operations centre. Observe ESA and Airbus Defence and Space specialists preparing to commission the LISA Technology Packa…
1042. Europe's first permanent laboratory in the vacuum of spaceExperience the interior of the International Space Station's Columbus module through a 360-degree panorama. This immersive look explores Europe's largest contribution to the stati…
1043. Can humanity actually move a celestial body in space?The Asteroid Impact & Deflection Assessment (AIDA) represents a landmark shift from observing the cosmos to actively shaping it. This video explores why we are preparing for our f…
1044. Inside the high-stakes room where satellites find their way homeGo behind the scenes at the European Space Agency's mission control center in Darmstadt, Germany. This footage captures the intense atmosphere of engineers preparing to launch a r…
1045. How astronauts navigate the dark using an orbital internet backboneOperating a rover from the International Space Station is not a simple remote-control task. It requires a sophisticated network capable of surviving the constant disruptions of or…
1046. How geostationary satellites turn standard GPS into a precision tool for pilotsStandard satellite navigation is often too imprecise for high-stakes maneuvers. Enter EGNOS, a pan-European system that filters signals from GPS and Galileo. By adding a layer of …
1047. How Europe is building a more robust global navigation systemThis video provides an overview of the Galileo programme and shows satellites 13 and 14 being prepared in Kourou. It features insights from ESA Director Paul Verhoef on the missio…
1048. Why self-sufficiency is the next frontier for deep space travelCurrent space missions rely on supplies launched from Earth, but long-term exploration requires a closed-loop system. This video explores the technical challenges and necessity of…
1049. Why Earth's polar regions are the canary in the coal mineExplore how NASA uses orbiting satellites to gain a global perspective on our planet's frozen frontiers and the critical role these regions play in monitoring global climate chang…
1050. The final human touch for one of our greatest cosmic eyesAfter three decades of peering into the deep past, the Hubble Space Telescope is preparing for its final human upgrade. NASA is coordinating a complex series of repairs and instal…
1051. How NASA uses orbiting scouts to map the lunar surface for future landingsBefore humans or robots can touch down on the Moon, we need to know where it is safe to land. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is currently performing the essential reconnaissa…
1052. The Fermi Space Telescope is revealing the universe's most violent cosmic eventsLaunched in June 2008, NASA's GLAST mission—now known as the Fermi Space Telescope—is revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos. By observing high-energy phenomena, this obs…
1053. Inside the high-stress testing facilities preparing Hubble for its next missionBefore the Hubble Space Telescope can undergo its fourth servicing mission, its components must survive a gauntlet of extreme physical forces. At NASA's Goddard Space Flight Cente…
1054. The high-speed choreography of keeping Hubble's eyes openMaintaining our most famous space telescope isn't just a matter of engineering; it is a feat of constant, 24/7 human coordination. From the ground teams monitoring every system to…
1055. How a single shuttle mission performed the first-ever on-orbit repairsIn May 2009, the space shuttle Atlantis docked with the Hubble Space Telescope for a high-stakes mission. Beyond simple upgrades, the crew performed unprecedented repairs to broke…
1056. How NASA manages the complex final servicing mission for the Hubble TelescopeThis video provides an update from Flight Day 4 of the Hubble SM4 mission. It details the intense coordination required between specialized teams to ensure the telescope's success…
1057. The 24/7 pulse behind the world's most famous telescopeMaintaining Hubble's legacy requires a constant human presence. This update covers the intense coordination required during the final shuttle servicing mission, where specialized …
1058. The 24/7 heartbeat behind humanity's premier space telescopeMaintaining a legendary orbital observatory requires more than just high-tech mirrors; it demands constant human vigilance. This update explores the coordination required to manag…
1059. How NASA manages the complex operations of the Hubble Space TelescopeThis video provides an update from Flight Day 7 of the Hubble servicing mission. It details how mission control teams coordinate around the clock to monitor telescope systems and …
1060. How NASA manages the complex servicing of the Hubble Space TelescopeThis video provides an update from Flight Day 8 of the Hubble SM4 mission. It details the continuous monitoring required to support the telescope's science observations and the co…
1061. Mapping a celestial atlas for humanity's return to the moonBefore we can set foot back on the lunar surface, we need a blueprint. This video explores how NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is creating the essential data required for futu…
1062. Mapping the lunar highlands with unprecedented detail and clarityThis video provides a high-definition flyover of the Moon's surface using the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's camera. You can observe the stark landscape of the lunar highlands and…
1063. A time-capsule glimpse into the foundations of NASA's Goddard Space Flight CenterStep back to 1976 to see how the core mission and values of the Goddard Space Flight Center were established and how they continue to shape space exploration today.
1064. Three astronauts begin a six-month journey to the International Space StationWitness the launch day preparations at Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome as a new crew departs for orbital life.
1065. The S.S. Rick Husband: A Tribute in OrbitNASA and Orbital ATK are preparing for a critical resupply mission to the International Space Station. This video previews the launch of the Cygnus spacecraft, detailing its cargo…
1066. How NASA plans to fund the journey to Mars and beyondThis video covers Congressional hearings regarding NASA's $19 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2017. It examines how these funds might support ambitious goals, including se…
1067. What new scientific experiments are heading to the International Space Station?As the Cygnus supply spacecraft prepares for its CRS-6 mission, a new suite of investigations is set to explore everything from asteroid soil to space-based meteor observations.
1068. How the S.S. Rick Husband is restocking the International Space StationThis video details the status of Orbital ATK’s enhanced Cygnus spacecraft following its recent launch. Discover how this mission delivers critical supplies to the orbital laborato…
1069. Inside the daily life and research of the International Space StationGo behind the scenes of the orbital outpost to see how astronauts manage life and science in microgravity during a series of in-flight interviews.
1070. NASA is launching eight major global experiments simultaneouslyExperience a front-row seat to NASA's most ambitious period of fieldwork yet. This series provides exclusive access to scientists traveling the globe to conduct wide-ranging scien…
1071. The woman managing the essential machinery behind NASA's flight researchMeet Judy Grizzard, the Armstrong Flight Research Center site manager responsible for the diverse fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment that keeps NASA's ground operations running.
1072. How NASA tracks the shifting dynamics of our changing planetNASA has launched its Earth Expeditions campaign to better understand human impact on the world. This video introduces a series of global field experiments designed to complement …
1073. The logistics of life: how a cargo craft fuels the ISSSpace exploration requires more than just rockets; it demands a constant, precise supply chain. This video captures the delicate process of mating an Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft…
1074. Why your spacesuit is a hurdle for deep space navigationNavigating a spacecraft is difficult enough, but doing so while encased in a bulky life-support system adds a layer of complexity. This video explores how NASA engineers are testi…
1075. Could human-powered vehicles pave the way for deep-space exploration?NASA is hosting an international competition where students must engineer lightweight vehicles powered solely by human strength. This challenge serves as a practical laboratory fo…
1076. SpaceX prepares for its eighth NASA resupply mission to the ISSA NASA briefing from Kennedy Space Center previews the upcoming Dragon cargo spacecraft launch. This mission will deliver essential hardware, crew supplies, and scientific researc…
1077. A new era of orbital logistics: SpaceX Dragon docks with ISSWatch how SpaceX successfully delivered three and a half tons of cargo to the International Space Station. This mission marks a significant milestone in commercial space logistics…
1078. Testing the first expandable habitat in Earth's orbitNASA is preparing to test a new type of modular living space aboard the International Space Station. This video explores the installation of the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module…
1079. How stem cell research on the ISS supports the journey to MarsDiscover how scientists are utilizing the International Space Station to study stem cells. This research is a vital part of NASA's efforts to prepare for long-duration human space…
1080. How student engineers are testing the limits of aerospace designWatch how young aspiring engineers navigate the complexities of rocket science. This video highlights a hands-on competition where students build and launch their own rockets to r…

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