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The case for space exploration: a change in perspective; economic benefits.

Original Air Date: Oct 12, 2015

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S6, EP5 "Space for All"
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S6, EP5 "Space for All"

Emily Calandrelli tries to establish that the field of space exploration is open to everyone, irrespective of any perceived limitations.

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S1, EP1 "Preparing for Mars"
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S1, EP1 "Preparing for Mars"

Mars; Curiosity rover; Mars Desert Research Station.

"Xploration Outer Space"
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"Xploration Outer Space"

Americans have been fascinated by the cosmos for decades and rely on NASA to explore celestial bodies seen in the night sky to get a better idea of what is out there. In this series, former NASA employee Emily Calandrelli visits some of the agency's facilities, private companies and universities to speak with people knowledgeable about the topic to help "show off the coolest aspects of the space industry," to use her words. Technology, a potential manned mission to Mars and planetary tourism are some themes.

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S1, EP2 "Astronaut Training"
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S1, EP2 "Astronaut Training"

What it takes to be an astronaut; the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory; space suits; astronaut Cady Coleman; reduced gravity aircraft.

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S6, EP9 "Next Robot on Mars"
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S6, EP9 "Next Robot on Mars"

Looking at the robots that NASA has sent to Mars, from Sojourner to Perseverance.

S6, EP8 "Extremes"
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S6, EP8 "Extremes"

Emily looks at planets and moons that are extremely inhospitable.

S6, EP7 "Private Space Companies"
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S6, EP7 "Private Space Companies"

As NASA prepares to send astronauts to the moon, private space companies become more involved with missions in low-earth orbit; Emily looks at SpaceX, a private company that has exceeded expectations.

S6, EP6 "Space Rescues"
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S6, EP6 "Space Rescues"

Emily Calandrelli, aerospace expert and former NASA employee, visits research institutes and NASA's astronaut facilities to unlock the mysteries of space.


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Americans have been fascinated by the cosmos for decades and rely on NASA to explore celestial bodies seen in the night sky to get a better idea of what is out there. In this series, former NASA employee Emily Calandrelli visits some of the agency's facilities, private companies and universities to speak with people knowledgeable about the topic to help "show off the coolest aspects of the space industry," to use her words. Technology, a potential manned mission to Mars and planetary tourism are some themes.
Original Air Date: Sep 8, 2014
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