In space. Episode 3 /

Space Photography: Here we meet Bill Taub a NASA photographer who has captured images for them since 1958. LDEF: The 'Long Duration Exposure Facility' has been returned to earth after 6 years for examination. Mars Rovers: A look at the two rovers that are currently exploring the red planet...

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Other Authors: Atlas, Laurie (Narrator), Farrow, Nick (Producer)
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:Space Photography: Here we meet Bill Taub a NASA photographer who has captured images for them since 1958. LDEF: The 'Long Duration Exposure Facility' has been returned to earth after 6 years for examination. Mars Rovers: A look at the two rovers that are currently exploring the red planet at a cost of 800 million USD. Space Walk: New improvements by NASA include mobility and breathing devices to help astronaut's suits. Moon Mining: As the need for alternative fuels grows the moon's surface could provide some huge advantages. Oldest Observatory: German archeologists find evidence of a civilization plotting the skies around 5000 bc. Moon Golf: An astronaut packs his golf clubs for this moon mission. Model Builder: These craftsmen have played a Pivotal role for NASA over the years in constructing miniature models. Hubble: Here we look at the remarkable information that the Hubble Telescope can acquire and the possibilities it has for future exploration.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 15, 2014).
Physical Description:1 online resource (25 min.).
Playing Time:00:25:01