In space. Episode 25 /

Views From Space: Scientists continue to look deeper and deeper into space to solve the plethora of questions about our universe and beyond. Space Suit Design: A look back at the different modifications NASA has made to its suits in order to increase astronaut safety and maneuverability. Marco Polo...

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Other Authors: Allan, Stuart (Producer), Atlas, Laurie (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:This edition in English.
Published: Geelong, Victoria : Switch International, 2006.
Series:VAST: academic video online
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Views From Space: Scientists continue to look deeper and deeper into space to solve the plethora of questions about our universe and beyond. Space Suit Design: A look back at the different modifications NASA has made to its suits in order to increase astronaut safety and maneuverability. Marco Polo Visit to ISS: The latest mission to the space station consisted of an Italian and a South African businessman who paid 20 million dollars for the experience. Radiation: New research into the affects of radiation on astronauts when doing work in space. Jellyfish In Space: NASA send jellyfish into space to help better understand the affects of no gravity on living organisms. Mt. Etna And Mars Rover: Scientists believe that conditions at the Mt. Etna volcano are ideal for testing their rovers that are heading for the hostile red planet. Space Health Research: Scientists look to space to help with some pressing medical issues back here on Earth.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 15, 2014).
Physical Description:1 online resource (25 min.).
Playing Time:00:24:30