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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.
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S7, EP4 "Big Impact"
Space tourism is becoming a common occurrence, thanks to the efforts of Blue Origin; a look at some moments with a "big impact" in the space industry today.
S7, EP5 "Favorite Moments"
Emily recalls some of her favorite moments, ranging from cutting-edge science to adventures with Student Astronaut contest winners.
S1, EP6 "Space Balloons"
Creating and testing high-altitude balloons to survive the rigors of near space; a balloon lifts an 8,000-pound telescope to the edge of space and discovers something amazing; a dramatic search-and-rescue mission.
S1, EP7 "Journey to the Moon"
The moon; teams competing for the Google Lunar X Prize; returning to the moon.
S6, EP9 "Next Robot on Mars"
Looking at the robots that NASA has sent to Mars, from Sojourner to Perseverance.
S6, EP8 "Extremes"
Emily looks at planets and moons that are extremely inhospitable.
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.
