Sub-Orbital Space Flights & Exploration
Explorations this time tells the story of our place in space. At the Keck Observatory in Hawaii, scientists are engaged in one of the most important quests of modern astronomy. They're scanning the universe for new planets. Planets that might support life now or in the future. Planets that might be like earth. Our desire to reach out into space is a compulsion. The more we soar, the greater that compulsion. In the 1970s, after decades of careful planning, 4 probes, Pioneer 10, Pioneer 11, Voyager One, and Voyager 2 were sent on missions to the outer limits of our solar system. Their journeys would last almost 30 years, and cover more than 8 billion miles. These probes brought mankind astonishing images of the planets in our solar system. Mankinds first giant leap was made with hot air in balloons. Tied to balloons, man could leave the ground and travel higher than ever before. In 1960, a balloon carrying US airforce captain Joe Kittinger ascended to the edge of space, some 100000 feet off the ground. Then he jumped out. In 4 minutes, Kittinger reached the speed of sound
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Explorations this time tells the story of our place in space. At the Keck Observatory in Hawaii, scientists are engaged in one of the most important quests of modern astronomy. Theyre scanning the universe for new planets. Planets that might support life now or in the future. Planets that might be like earth. Our desire to reach out into space is a compulsion. The more we soar, the greater that compulsion. In the 1970s, after decades of careful planning, 4 probes, Pioneer 10, Pioneer 11, Voyager One, and Voyager 2 were sent on missions to the outer limits of our solar system. Their journeys would last almost 30 years, and cover more than 8 billion miles. These probes brought mankind astonishing images of the planets in our solar system. Mankinds first giant leap was made with hot air in balloons. Tied to balloons, man could leave the ground and travel higher than ever before. In 1960, a balloon carrying US airforce captain Joe Kittinger ascended to the edge of space, some 100000 feet off the ground. Then he jumped out. In 4 minutes, Kittinger reached the speed of sound
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to oxygen and nutrients, they grow, reproduce, organise to form colonies and contain the master molecules of life - DNA. Their ability to survive extremes of radiation, temperature and pressure, make them perfect space travellers and are the most convincing evidence yet of an extraterrestrial life form. Alien Underworld Awards (ABC TV 2002) 2003 Eureka Prize for Science Journalism ($10000) 2002 Grand Prix, Beijing International Science Film Festival 2003 Finalist New York Film Festival ...
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The Comets Tale 2 of 6 - This BBC Documentary looks at the Secrets of Death , Life and Gravity and the Ultimate Story of a Comet. The Historic origins in Mythology, but also their meaning within our Hub. This part...Looks at Halley, Hale-Bopp, Heaven Gate and other Historic records & the modern-day tracking and study of Comets including the Kuiper Belt.
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The Comets Tale 1 of 6 - This BBC Documentary looks at the Secrets of Death ,Life and Gravity and the Ultimate Story of a Comet. The Historic origins in Mythology, but also their meaning within our Hub. This part introduces the topic and looks at alternative interpretations within Human resource, such as Chinese & Arthurian mythology and Newtons postulates on the force of Gravity.
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OU academic consultant Stephen Serjeant talks about how the set of Bang Goes the Theory has been influenced by CERN. Related courses: S194: Introducing Astronomy www3.open.ac.uk S104: Exploring science www3.open.ac.uk www.open.ac.uk open2.net
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Observation Domes and powerful telescopes are builts in the clouds to study comets. As only 4% of light is reflected off the black comet rock, these cosmic rocks can be a little tricky to spot. Clip taken from BBC Documentary ' A Comet's Tale'. Watch more Comet's Tale videos with BBC Worldwide here: www.youtube.com
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History Channel The Universe Space Travel. When man finally broke free of the Earth's gravitational pull the dream of traveling to other planets became a reality. Today scientists are proposing a bizarre array of technologies in the hope of traveling faster through space: from space craft sporting sails that catch laser beams, to propulsion engines powered by a bizarre entity known as anti-matter. Finally explore the science behind the seemingly fanciful notion of warp-drive and a ...
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History Channel The Universe Space Travel. When man finally broke free of the Earth's gravitational pull the dream of traveling to other planets became a reality. Today scientists are proposing a bizarre array of technologies in the hope of traveling faster through space: from space craft sporting sails that catch laser beams, to propulsion engines powered by a bizarre entity known as anti-matter. Finally explore the science behind the seemingly fanciful notion of warp-drive and a ...
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The Comets Tale 5 of 6 - This BBC Documentary looks at the Secrets of Death , Life and Gravity and the Ultimate Story of a Comet. The Historic origins in Mythology, but also their meaning within our Hub. This part looks at Comet Shoemaker Levi 9 and its impact into Jupiter and explores possible threats to our planet & introduces the Science of Asteroids and explains Planet Formation and transformation by Comets
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