In space. Episode 13

In space. Episode 13 / produced by Stuart Allan.

Space Safety: We visit a facility designed to test re-entry procedures on both the craft and astronauts. Virtual Landscape: Travel on an interplanetary journey is tested here by 'virtually' passing over Los Angeles at 300,000 MPH. Astro-Maneuvering: We head back to 1972 and look at the ben...

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Other Authors: Allan, Stuart (Producer), Atlas, Laurie (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: Geelong, Victoria : Switch International, 2006.
Series:VAST: academic video online
Subjects:
Space sciences.
Exploration of outer space
Space sciences
Outer space > Exploration.
Outer space
documentary film.
Documentary films
Documentary films.
Documentaires.
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Summary:Space Safety: We visit a facility designed to test re-entry procedures on both the craft and astronauts. Virtual Landscape: Travel on an interplanetary journey is tested here by 'virtually' passing over Los Angeles at 300,000 MPH. Astro-Maneuvering: We head back to 1972 and look at the benefits Skylab has provided for space research today. Space Shuttle aircraft: A look at a giant Russian aircraft used to transport its space shuttles to and from launch and land zones. Heart Assist Pump: NASA technologies are being incorporated into helping patients lower their risks of secondary cardiac arrests. Virtual Reality Training: We visit a training center where astronauts can land a space shuttle as many times as they want in a day. Advanced Life Support: A facility that has a crew of 4 locked in for 30 days using recycled air and water. Sputnik: It's 1957 and Russia launch the first satellite into space, sparking frustration and jealousy from their American rivals. UK National Space Center: We look at this UK facility and hear from Piers Sellers who describes the sheer beauty of doing a space walk.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 15, 2014).
Physical Description:1 online resource (25 min.).
Playing Time:00:25:04
Language:This edition in English.

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