In space. Episode 16

In space. Episode 16 / produced by Stuart Allan.

Mars Orbiter: A look at the largest probe NASA has sent to the red planet since the Viking of the 1970s. Tedrs: We go on board the Challenger's cargo hold to look at the tracking and data relaying satellite. Satellite Tracking: Technology is helping to monitor prisoners that are being released...

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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:
Artificial satellites.
Space sciences.
artificial satellites.
Planets > Exploration
Artificial satellites
Exploration of outer space
Space sciences
Mars (Planet) > Exploration.
Outer space > Exploration.
Mars (Planet)
Outer space
documentary film.
Documentary films
Documentary films.
Documentaires.
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Summary:Mars Orbiter: A look at the largest probe NASA has sent to the red planet since the Viking of the 1970s. Tedrs: We go on board the Challenger's cargo hold to look at the tracking and data relaying satellite. Satellite Tracking: Technology is helping to monitor prisoners that are being released into the community; it has been described as a prison without bars. Hubble Launch: Here we look at the detailed preparation of the launching of the world's most powerful telescope. Space Photography: A look back at the 25 years of amazing photos taken in space. Atlantis Meets ISS: A glimpsed at the complications involved in joining the Atlantis Shuttle with the International Space Station. Moon Rock Fuel: Scientists look to using fuel made from the Moon's properties to launch future space missions from. Chinese Space Mission: Thousands flock to an exhibition in Beijing of a recent Chinese-manned mission to space which forecasts a powerful entrance into this field for the Asian superpower.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 15, 2014).
Physical Description:1 online resource (24 min.).
Playing Time:00:24:09
Language:This edition in English.

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