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E.Z. Science: Our Favorite Star — The Sun

Discover how spacecraft such as NASA’s Parker Solar Probe are exploring the wonders of our closest star.

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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: Playlist

Dr. E and Dr. Z will share exciting new discoveries being made by NASA and others, and explore their relationship to the Museum’s one-of-a-kind collection.

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Commercial aviation, Commercial spaceflight, Human spaceflight, Science, Small solar system bodies, Space stations, Spacecraft, and Technology and Engineering
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2aBZuCeDwlSXza3YLqwbUFokwqQHpPbp
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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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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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How Things Fly: Forces of Flight

Design and fly your own airplane

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Reading Document

How Things Fly: Engineering Design Challenge

Do you have coffee filters, masking tape, and some bendy straws handy? Grab those and a few more supplies from your kitchen and you’re ready to start thinking like an engineer.

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How Things Fly: Drag

Find out about two different types of drag: pressure and friction.

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