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[ Science ]
What Astronauts Bring Back to Earth for Us!
What can we learn from the people who have spent life OUTSIDE of our planet? The International Space Station is one of the most incredible feats of human engineering, and the secret to making it all possible is a lesson that could help us solve our biggest problems down here on Earth!
17 minutes
[ Creativity ]
How Space Can Heal What Divides Us!
Why is it that when astronauts leave this planet they come back humanitarians and artists? Here’s a perspective from a filmmaker who has stood next to and interviewed some of the greatest space explorers of our time on how the lessons we’ve learned from space exploration may help us to be more empathetic, compassionate, and bring us together.
12 minutes
[ Art ]
Chris Hadfield’s Space Oddity
When Chris Hadfield released his cover of David Bowie’s song Space Oddity filmed on the ISS, it captured the attention of the world. Let’s take a moment to celebrate this iconic and beautiful video!
9 minutes
[ Art ]
#EarthArt: A Hashtag, Literally, “Out of this World!”
By Dr. Lynda
Astronaut Scott Kelly made it back to Earth last week after a year spent in space. While orbiting the globe, he shared his unique perspective on the world below on Instagram and Twitter, and the images he sent back down to of us all are incredibly awe-inspiring.
6 minutes
[ Education ]
An Astronaut’s Perspective on Earth
Can a view change our perspective? While many of us may never see Earth from above, hearing astronauts talk about seeing Earth from space serves as a beautiful reminder of the broader picture we are a part of!
7 minutes
[ Pebbles ]
Heard of ISS? The Incredible International Space Station
By Dr. Lynda
The ISS is the most incredible feat of mankind and most of us barely know a thing about it!… Learn the wonder here today.
