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What’s New in Aerospace: Space Communication: Past, Present, and Future
Badri Younes, discusses the evolution of NASA’s communication capabilities, including the exciting future of laser communication.
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What’s New in Aerospace: Space Communication: Past; Present; and Future
Badri Younes; discusses the evolution of NASA’s communication capabilities; including the exciting future of laser communication.
Grade 5
,Grade 6
,Grade 7
,Grade 8
,Grade 9
,Grade 10
,Grade 11
,Grade 12
,Grades 13-14
,Grades 15-16
, andGrades 17-20
Student
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Smithsonian Science Starter: How to Spot the Space Station from Your Backyard – ISS Science (Randy Bresnik)
In this episode of ISS Science you’ll learn how you can spot the ISS.
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Smithsonian Science Starter: Spot the Station
Students will investigate the geometry of the International Space Station’s (ISS) orbit and its motion relative to the Earth.
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STEM in 30: Time and Navigation
In this episode of STEM in 30, we take a look at the challenges of navigating at sea, in the sky, and even in space.
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Modern Sectional Chart
Take a look at this sectional chart to understand more about one tool pilots use to avoid obstacles and navigate while in the air!
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