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E.Z. Science: The Search for New Planets

Learn about our search for new planets using the Hubble Space Telescope, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, James Webb Space Telescope and more!

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Exoplanets, Dwarf planets, Science, and Solar System
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https://youtu.be/C4C8JsgGrrY
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E.Z. Science: The Path to Mars 2020

Watch the fourth episode of our #EZScience series to learn about NASA’s upcoming Mars 2020 rover mission by looking back at the Mars Pathfinder mission and Sojourner rover.

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Commercial spaceflight, Rockets, Spacecraft, Uncrewed spaceflight, and Technology and Engineering
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https://youtu.be/uc7rl3EXFS4
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How Things Fly: Is There Gravity in Orbit?

Gravity is the main force to be dealt with in space, and thrust is the force that allows a spacecraft to get into space and maneuver.

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http://howthingsfly.si.edu/flight-dynamics/gravity-orbit
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How Things Fly: Friction Drag

What is friction drag?

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http://howthingsfly.si.edu/aerodynamics/friction-drag
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How Things Fly: Free Fall

What do falling down an elevator shaft and orbiting Earth have in common? Try these experiments to find out.

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http://howthingsfly.si.edu/sites/default/files/attachment/FreeFall.pdf
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How Things Fly: Forces of Flight

Design and fly your own airplane

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http://howthingsfly.si.edu/activities/forces-flight
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Pilot Pals Story Time: Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Vega

In the first episode of our Pilot Pals story time series, we share the story of Amelia Earhart and her red airplane. …

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Aircraft, and Women
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https://youtu.be/ILigbIICzpY
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STEM in 30: Is it Magic or is it Math? Math in the Aerospace Industry

Tune in to STEM in 30 to learn all about real world applications of Math, and learn a little magic along the way.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jpOB0ollaQ
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STEM in 30: STEM in Real Life: Science; Technology; Engineering; Math and More at the National Air and Space Museum

Teachers; tune in to this special; 50th episode of STEM in 30 to learn all about STEM in real life.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obalH1HfdCs
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STEM in 30: Your Ticket to Space: Commercial Spaceflight

In this episode of STEM in 30 learn about commercial spaceflight and the rockets that will get them into space.

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https://youtu.be/Wtnn90Wt5Vc
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STEM in 30: Reboot the Suit: Neil Armstrong’s Spacesuit

Join STEM in 30 to learn about the research and conservation efforts that went into ensuring Neil Armstrong’s suit will last for generations to come.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrUrrSkoyp4&feature=youtu.be
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STEM in 30: Voyage to the Moon: 50 Years Ago and Today

Hear from those involved with the Apollo program, and learn about the science behind getting to the moon. We will also take a look at the plans to head back to the moon in the near future.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qtSvWAiFKw