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NASASciFiles - The Case of The Great Space Exploration



NASA Sci Files video containing four segments as described below. In the first segment of the Case of the Great Space Exploration the detectives learn about manned and unmanned missions in space. The tree house detectives also learn about the materials used to protect astronauts from the harsh space environment. In the second segment of the Case of the Great Space Exploration the detectives learn about the effects of long-term space travel on the body. A Hands On Activity explores calories and the Food Pyramid. In the third segment of the Case of the Great Space Exploration the tree detectives learn about the types of space radiation, new materials to create spacecrafts and propulsion systems that will be used in future missions. In the fourth segment of the Case of the Great Space Exploration the tree house detectives learn about the X-prize competition. The detectives also learn the importance of simulating Space Missions and trips to future destinations such as Mars.                                              
 
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Video Information
Year: 2004
Genre: Educational
Keywords: NASA Sci Files; The Great Space Exploration; Manned Missions; Unmanned Missions; Robotic Missions; Lander; Phoenix Lander; Spacecraft Material; Strange Matter; Robotics; Robots; Rovers; Diet; Exercise; Meals in Space; Nutrition; Calorie; BMR; Basal Metabolic Rate; Biology; Propulsion; Radiation; X-prize; Space Simulations; Mars Habitat;
Duration: 00:58:40
Color: Yes
Sound: Yes
Amount of Motion: Low
Language: English
Sponsor: NASA
Contributing Organization: NASA
Transcript Available: Yes

Digitization Information
Digitization Date: 2005
Digitizing Organization: Open Video

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