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The physical reality of returning from orbit to EarthWhat does it actually feel like to land a spacecraft? Four astronauts share personal accounts of the intense physical sensations and varying experiences of returning from the Inte…
Beyond Apollo: How we are preparing to return to the MoonFifty years after the first lunar footsteps, a new era of exploration is approaching. ESA scientist James Carpenter explains how recent missions and upcoming lunar infrastructure …
The specialized tools that saved the Hubble Space TelescopeDiscover the custom-designed instruments used during the high-stakes 1993 mission to repair Hubble. This episode explores the power ratchet tool and how space-based engineering pa…- Testing the engines that will power humanity's return to the MoonWitness the intense 500-second hot fire test of an RS-25 engine. This footage captures the critical power demonstrations required to launch NASA's super heavy-lift Space Launch Sy…
The final countdown: inside the high-stakes preparation for orbital flightWatch the arrival of astronauts at Kennedy Space Center as they begin the intense, final transition from Earth to orbit. This footage captures the shift from months of training to…
From Space Shuttle Payload Specialist to NASA Administrator: A Leader's Unique PerspectiveNASA Administrator Bill Nelson outlines his vision for the agency's future. His background as a former legislator and a space traveler provides a rare vantage point on the challen…
NASA and international partners prepare for the upcoming SpaceX Crew-11 mission to spaceThis briefing previews the upcoming Crew-11 mission, detailing the collaborative effort between NASA, SpaceX, and international space agencies. It provides essential context on th…
From candidates to certified astronauts: inside ESA's intensive training yearAfter twelve months of rigorous preparation, a new cohort of European Space Agency astronauts has officially graduated. This video follows their journey from selection to certific…
The final moments of a three-week orbital research odysseyWatch the precise moment ESA astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski departs from the International Space Station. This undocking marks the conclusion of the Ignis mission, a concen…
The final moments of the Ignis mission in orbitWatch the departure of ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski from the International Space Station as his mission concludes.- Why did NASA's workhorse shuttle only fly three missions into deep space?Despite launching over 100 times during its three-decade career, the Space Shuttle sent only three missions beyond Earth orbit. This video examines the convergence of budget const…
NASA's SLS rocket finally launches, marking a new era for lunar explorationAfter years of delays, the Space Launch System rocket successfully launched the Artemis 1 mission. This mission sends the Orion spacecraft on a three-week journey to the moon, ser…
How NASA planned to squeeze five astronauts into a three-person space capsuleWhen Skylab faced a potential stranding in 1973, NASA developed an emergency rescue mission. This video explores the logistics of cramming five people into a vehicle built for thr…- Which of the five NASA space shuttles holds the record for the highest speed?Scott Manley investigates which of the five space shuttles achieved the highest velocity during reentry. Because each shuttle flew multiple missions with varying trajectories and …
- Why Europe faces a temporary gap in its independent space launch capabilitiesThe retirement of the Ariane 5 rocket leaves Western Europe without its primary means of reaching orbit. With the Ariane 6 not yet ready, the Vega-C grounded, and the Soyuz no lon…
NASA's asteroid sample return capsule lands safely after causing significant concern for engineersScott Manley details the successful return of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, which delivered a substantial sample from the asteroid Bennu to a Utah test range. While the capsule lande…
How NASA is funding the next generation of space technologyExplore the latest breakthroughs from NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts program, which provides the essential funding needed to investigate the complex math and science behind f…
Why NASA still flies a 70-year-old British bomber design for modern space missionsNASA maintains a fleet of WB-57F aircraft, a high-altitude platform derived from a 1950s British jet bomber. This video explores why this vintage design remains essential for mode…
A NASA experiment meant for one year stayed in orbit for nearly sixThe Long Duration Exposure Facility was designed to study material degradation in space. Originally scheduled for a 12-month mission, the spacecraft remained in orbit for 69 month…- How NASA recreates the intense heat of atmospheric entry on the groundTo ensure spacecraft survive the extreme conditions of returning to Earth, NASA uses a specialized facility to simulate hypersonic flight. This video explores the ArcJet complex a…
Europe finally launches Ariane 6, overcoming years of delays and launcher shortages.After missing its original 2020 target, Europe has successfully launched the Ariane 6 rocket. This video examines the project management struggles and the critical loss of alterna…
NASA is sending a block of metal to the moon instead of a roverNASA has cancelled the completed VIPER lunar mission, opting to send ballast instead. This decision stems from lander delays and rising costs, despite the agency being contractual…- Forty years on, NASA’s twin Voyager probes remain humanity’s farthest reach into the unknown.Launched in 1977, the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft have traveled billions of miles, becoming the first human-made objects to enter interstellar space. Beyond their historic planetar…
In 2020, Earth’s rising temperature manifested through record-breaking heat, wildfires, and extreme weather events.The year 2020 was a stark demonstration of climate change in action. As global temperatures reached record highs, the planet responded with intense wildfires, unprecedented hurric…- Can small-scale ocean whirlpools hold the secret to slowing down global climate change?NASA’s Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment is deploying a fleet of aircraft and autonomous gliders to investigate ocean eddies. These swirling whirlpools, spanning roughly six…
- How NASA is partnering with private industry to return humans to the lunar surfaceNASA is reviving lunar exploration through the Artemis program, utilizing a unique public-private partnership. By combining the agency's deep engineering expertise with the rapid …
How European engineering is powering the return of humans to the MoonThe Artemis mission is not just a NASA endeavor; it is a global collaboration. European engineers are providing the critical power and propulsion systems for the Orion spacecraft,…- Matthias Maurer and the Cosmic Kiss: A Milestone Mission for European Space ExplorationOn May 6, 2022, ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer concluded his inaugural mission to the International Space Station. Dubbed Cosmic Kiss, this journey marked a significant chapter in …
- The high-stakes maintenance required to keep the ISS poweredMaintaining a laboratory in orbit requires more than just routine checks; it demands precise, dangerous extravehicular activities. As NASA prepares for its first spacewalks of 202…
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory prepares for a new era of deep space exploration.This video provides a 2011 preview of four major NASA missions managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. It offers a rare look at the development of projects designed to study Ear…- Experience the challenge of landing the Curiosity rover on Mars from your living room.NASA and Microsoft collaborated to create an interactive Xbox game that simulates the complex landing sequence of the Curiosity rover. This free experience allows players to test …
- How a satellite peering into Earth's top two inches of soil predicts global famineNASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission uses a 20-foot rotating antenna to map water content and freeze-thaw states globally. By monitoring the top five centimeters of …
Morgan Freeman and NASA astronauts discuss the future of human space explorationActor Morgan Freeman joins NASA experts at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to share his vision for the future of space travel. This conversation features insights from astronauts cu…
How NASA's climbing robot uses thousands of tiny fishhooks to scale alien cliffsEngineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory designed a four-limbed robot named LEMUR to reach places traditional rovers cannot. By utilizing hundreds of tiny fishhooks in its fi…- Experience Earth science firsthand through an immersive 360-degree journey across the globeThis 360-degree video transports you into the field with NASA researchers. You will stand on Arctic ice and dive into Hawaiian waters to witness how scientists study the critical …
- How NASA creates a fifth state of matter in the vacuum of spaceTo study the quantum world, scientists must slow atoms to a near-standstill. On Earth, gravity ruins the experiment by pulling atoms to the floor in under a second. By moving to t…
- How NASA Kept the Perseverance Mars Mission on Track During a Global PandemicWhen the COVID-19 pandemic struck, NASA’s Perseverance team faced an immovable deadline dictated by planetary alignment. With only a three-week launch window every 26 months, the …
When Hubble went blind, NASA launched a record-breaking rescue mission in just seven months.In 1999, the Hubble Space Telescope suffered a critical failure of its fourth gyroscope, forcing it into a dormant safe mode. With the telescope unable to lock onto targets, NASA …- How NASA is mastering the complex science of measuring snow from outer spaceSnow is notoriously difficult to track, yet it is a critical component of Earth's water cycle. NASA’s multiyear SnowEx campaign is currently revolutionizing how we study snow char…
- How scientists used a sonic boogie board to map Greenland's melting ice sheetFive years after a daring NASA-funded expedition to the Greenland Ice Sheet, researchers are still uncovering secrets from the melt zone. By deploying floating drifters into glaci…
- How NASA Scientists Are Turning Montana’s Harsh Prairie Snow Into Space-Ready DataNASA’s multiyear SnowEx campaign is braving the frigid, windswept Montana prairie to master the complexities of snow. By studying how snow properties shift across diverse terrains…
- Can a NASA centrifuge double as a concert hall for vocal music?NASA Goddard scientists trade space hardware testing for vocal performance in this unique video. Watch the Chromatics, a group of researchers who sing about astronomy, use the nat…
- How NASA satellites help track the origins of your favorite snacksNASA uses orbital data and advanced computer simulations to study how our planet produces the food we eat. This video explores the connection between global environmental systems …
Hidden beneath the waves, massive internal tides shape our ocean's mysterious, invisible movements.While ocean tides appear as simple surface fluctuations, a far more dramatic phenomenon occurs deep underwater. Internal tides can reach hundreds of feet in height, remaining larg…- How NASA navigates a twelve-year, multi-target mission to the ancient Trojan asteroidsNASA’s Lucy mission is a complex celestial dance, designed to visit eight asteroids over twelve years. Rather than relying on brute-force propulsion, engineers mapped a precise tr…
- Why is NASA sending a spacecraft to explore Jupiter's mysterious Trojan asteroids?This animated series follows the Lucy mission as it prepares for the first-ever expedition to the Trojan asteroids. These primitive small bodies share an orbit with Jupiter, offer…
- What does it actually take to send a spacecraft to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids?The Lucy mission is a twelve-year odyssey designed to unlock the secrets of our solar system. Beyond the complex engineering, the mission relies on a vast, collaborative team. Fro…
- How global lockdowns provided a rare, high-definition view of Earth's atmospheric compositionThe COVID-19 pandemic forced a sudden, massive shift in human behavior, creating an unintended global experiment. By tracking changes in air quality during lockdowns, NASA scienti…
- Thirteen years of lunar discovery: Why NASA is extending the LRO missionAfter thirteen years in orbit, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter remains one of NASA's most critical tools. This video details the spacecraft's ongoing success and its new objectiv…
- How NASA uses aircraft and ground teams to decode the Arctic's changing landscapeThe Arctic appears pristine from above, but NASA’s ABoVE project reveals a landscape in flux. By combining ground-level field research with airborne radar, scientists are mapping …
- Sprites are massive, elusive flashes of light flickering high above the world's most powerful thunderstorms.Far above the clouds, where the atmosphere meets space, immense jolts of light known as sprites dance in the darkness. Despite their fairy-like name, these towering electrical dis…
- NASA’s Lucy spacecraft performs a daring, low-altitude swing dance around EarthOne year after launch, the Lucy mission is returning home for a high-stakes gravity assist. By skimming just 219 miles above our planet—lower than the International Space Station—…
- Why Dr. Shannon Walker views human spaceflight as a planetary imperativeDiscover the mission and motivation of NASA astronaut Dr. Shannon Walker as she prepares for the historic SpaceX Crew-1 launch.
Why global sea levels are rising and what satellites reveal about our changing planetGlobal sea levels are rising at an accelerating rate, driven by warming oceans and melting land ice. For nearly thirty years, NASA satellites have tracked this shift, providing a …- How African American leaders and pioneers have shaped the trajectory of NASA missionsFrom the early days of the Apollo program to the modern Artemis lunar missions, African American leaders have been instrumental in driving NASA's success. Their influence spans te…
- The next frontier for the James Webb Space TelescopeNASA experts discuss the future of one of humanity's most ambitious space missions. This video highlights what scientists expect to find as the telescope continues its journey int…
- Four veteran astronauts prepare for the second operational SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to spaceNASA's Crew-2 mission marks a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight, carrying four experienced astronauts to the International Space Station. Launching from Kennedy Spac…
- Why NASA drops a 14,000-pound spacecraft into a pool before heading to the MoonBefore astronauts fly around the Moon on Artemis II, NASA engineers subjected a test version of the Orion spacecraft to a series of rigorous drop tests. By plunging the 14,000-pou…
- How do modern explorers prepare for the extreme challenge of finding life beyond Earth?NASA scientists are bridging the gap between Earth’s most remote environments and the vast mysteries of space. By studying life in extreme conditions here at home, researchers are…
- From Space Shuttle Payload Specialist to NASA Administrator: The Career of Bill NelsonBill Nelson became the 14th leader of NASA in 2021. This video captures his swearing-in ceremony, highlighting his transition from a long-serving legislator and former space trave…