Death Stars
Death stars are in the final stage of life before they explode into supernovae and, occasionally, the biggest blast in the universe–the gamma ray burst. One death star, named WR104, lurks 8,000 light-years from...
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The Inner Solar System – NASA
Chief Scientist of Goddard Space Flight Center, Dr. James Garvin, takes us on a journey of Earth, the moon, and our neighboring planets.
Before the Big Bang – Loop Quantum Cosmology Explained
Loop quantum cosmology is considered one of the most promising candidates for a theory of what was there before the big bang. In this film we interview some of the leading scientists in the...
Mars Orbiter Mission – Indian Space Research Organisation
Information on Mars and the Indian Space Research Organisation first mission to Mars.
Super-Typhoon Haiyan Seen From ISS
A look from space at the typhoon that recently devastated parts of the Phillipines with a force equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane.
Private Companies In Space
Space tourism is becoming a reality and a number of private companies are gearing up for this niche business. Here is an interview with one of the entrepreneurs exploiting this new market. httpv://youtu.be/9t1WhvhaJWo
How Fire Burns In Space
How does ‘fire’ burn in outer space and how do you put it out since you can’t spray water. httpv://youtu.be/9zdD7lfB0Fs
Winter Olympic Torch Goes On A Space walk
Russian cosmonauts take the winter olympic torch for the Sochi 1914 games on a space walk. httpv://youtu.be/W_4kuLvORk8
History of Spaceflight – 6
Here is the last part of the early history of space. This time looking at a 1970s view of how the colonisation of Mars may occur.
Interesting Moments in Space Exploration
A video made my one of our members, Lukas Hegi Irsak. Thank you Lukas!
Dark Matter, The Undetectable Mass
A video that looks at the theory of dark matter and dark energy — dark matter, this undetectable mass is thought to make up ninety six percent of the universe, and dark energy —...
Revolutionary Ideas About Space Travel
A look at some revolutionary ideas about travel in space, from ship designs to innovative methods of propulsion such as solar sails and laser beams. Also a look at antimatter as a power source...
End of the Road for Kepler
The NASA built space telescope Kepler was designed to give us some initial answers to these questions. The flying telescope was launched in 2009 and until summer of 2013. But defects have made it...
History of Spaceflight – 2
Continuation of our series on the history of spaceflight. This time looking at Von Braun and rockets such as the V2.
History of Spaceflight – 1
First of six postings looking at the history of spaceflight from the early dreams of man to the eventual conquest of the heavens. We look at how these early dreams eventually became reality and...
$75K ‘Edge Of Space’ Balloon Ride Gets FAA Approval
Space tourism has taken a new twist where passengers will have the opportunity to spend two hours above 98,000 feet in a capsule lifted by a balloon. The scheme is promoted by ‘World View...
Titan’s Chemistry
Saturn’s large moon Titan is a surprisingly Earthlike place. But unlike on Earth, Titan’s surface is far too cold for liquid water – instead, Titan’s clouds, rain, and lakes consist of liquid hydrocarbons like...
Largest Star Ever Discovered Is Dying
An ionised nebula around a star has been discovered pointing to a larger nearby star nearing the end of its life. This dying star is probably the largest start ever discovered with a radius...
