Name: Xploration Outer Space
Uploaded: 2021-07-01T17:01:23.000Z
Description: Host Emily Calandrelli, Harvard scholar and former Nasa employee, takes viewers on incredible journeys through space. She visits various NASA facilities as we search for answers about our universe.

Host Emily Calandrelli, Harvard scholar and former Nasa employee, takes viewers on incredible journeys through space. She visits various NASA facilities as we search for answers about our universe.

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Mars - it's our neighbor and potentially one of our next stop in the solar system But why go? How do we get there? And is there life on the red planet? Later, we reveal a desert that may hold the key to one day living on Mars!

Prepping For Mars

Smile! You're using technology from space right here on Earth. From the tiny camera in your smartphone to the space age material that help people walk again. Discover the products made for the space program that make life better for us here on Earth!

Astronaut Training

With the solar system full of danger, somebody has to lead the way. Enter the robots. These robots can lift, draw, drive, and theres a few you can wear! We're going to the extremes and bringing a few friends along with us on Xploration Outer Space!

Robots In Space

We pose one of science's ultimate questions - are we alone in the Universe? We'll discover the best places to look for life and see the array of technology thats eaves dropping on the Universe. The search beyond Earth begins on Xploration Outer Space!

Life Beyond Earth

Of the millions of asteroids in our solar system, a small group is inching their way closer to us here on Earth. We'll see how we are preparing for near Earth asteroids, from telescopes that track them, to a gun that predicts their impact.

Asteroids

We are taking a unique ride to the edge of space on a balloon! We'll see how scientific balloons are made, hear the story of a ground breaking experiment, and launch one of our own that turns into a dramatic search and rescue mission!

Space Balloons

We first set foot on the moon in 1969 but we haven't been back in over 40 years. That may change thanks to recent discoveries, amazing images, and the Google Lunar X-Prize competition with 30 million dollars on the line. Explore the journey to the moon!

Journey To The Moon

Forget beaches or mountains, we've got a new vacation destination - space! But fair warning, these trips can get a little pricey. From rockets to space planes, to even balloons, space tourism is taking off on Xploration Outer Space!

Space Tourism

Rockets are key to everything we do in outer space! We'll see how they ignite, fly, and go behind the scenes of a launch thats headed to the international space station. We'll find a unique way to travel that could hold the key to deep space exploration!

Rockets and Propulsion

Thousands of satellites orbit the Earth everyday, helping us in ways that we may not even be aware of. But how are they made? Where do they live in space? And how do they avoid crashing into each other? All this and more on Xploration Outer Space!

Satellites

The sun provides us with light, heat, and the potential for a ton of clean energy, but it can also turn space into a danger zone. We'll examine a few major solar storms and check out the largest solar thermal energy facility in the World!

Our Dynamic Sun

We look at some of the most extreme events happening deep in the cosmos. From supernovas to gamma ray bursts, to one of the strangest objects found in the universe, black holes. We examine the life and death of stars this week on Exploration Outer Space!

The Life and Death of Stars

This episode's journey sends us coast to coast for an inside look at one of explorations most important inventions. And in Europe, one mans mission to Mars is gaining a lot of attention, despite one catch - there's no coming back.

The Entrepreneurs of Exploration

We count down our top 20 greatest moments in space caught on video. From explosions on the sun, to weird water in weightlessness. From major planetary discoveries, to fun in the space station. Enjoy these most interesting intergalactic moments!

Top 20 Greatest Moments In Space

Technology From Space

Get ready to suit up and rocket into orbit! From weightlessness to space craft missions, space camp lets you try it all!

Space Camp

What do space and Amusement parks have in common? Join Emily Calandrelli and astronaut Jon McBride as they discover how amusement park rides can be just like space travel. Weightlessness, high G's, and disorientation are all a part of the human experience

Space This Amusement Park

Space travel is a dangerous business and that is never more apparent than when disaster strikes. Join host Emily Calandrelli as she explores the most prominent disasters in our journey through the cosmos, and what we learned from each set-back.

Space Disasters

Host Emily Calandrelli makes the case for space exploration. Astronauts have reported a profound change in perspective when looking back at the earth from space, which they believe could change the world if experienced by others.

Why We Explore

The discovery of exoplanets outside our solar system opened up a universe of possibilities - and we have never been closer to finding Earth's twin than we are today. Join host Emily Calandrelli as she explores the fascinating world of exoplanets.

Exoplanets

This week is all about rockets! They've been around for over 2000 years. See how we build them, how we test them, and see how future generations are being inspired to improve them.

Rockets

The future is already here! From space taxis to the World's most powerful rocket, this week we are looking at the future of space exploration on Xploration Outer Space

Future of Space Exploration

Mercury is the closest planet to our sun. Venus, similiar in size, is Earth's evil twin. Neptune is our solar systems windiest World. See the most extreme places in our solar system, this week on Xploration Outer Space!

Extreme Solar Environments

A giant asteroid once hit Earth and ultimately destroyed the dinosaurs. What if that scenario were to happen today? Discover the people who help keep us safe from the very real dangers above the Earth, from asteroids to space junk.

The Dangers To Earth From Outer Space

Launching a mission to mars involve challenges at every step. We will meet the best selling author of The Martian, drop in on a year long experiment of living life - martian style, and the tools needed to survive in space.

Solving The Challenges of Mars

The Apollo mission to send Americans to the moon was was the greatest adventure in human history. We will explore the enormous challenges, the doubters, and much more, on this episode of Xploration Outer Space.

The Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Space is a dangerous place where bones and muscles waste away. Even sleeping and eating take practice. Thats why NASA is going all out to protect its crew members. See how astronauts stay healthy on Xploration Outer Space.

How Astronauts Stay Healthy In Space

We held a contest to choose a student astronaut. Join Emily as she trains the winner for a mission into orbital space. We will learn to fight the g-force, and much more, as our winner experiences the dream of a lifetime!

Orbital Space Contest and Training

Host Emily Calandrelli discovers various ways the public is helping scientists explore outer space; from sending bacteria samples to the International Space Station to tweeting observations about the Northern Lights.

Citizen Science

Once we land on Mars, how will we survive? Host Emily Calandrelli visits NASA's Swamp Works, which tests space suits and machines for Mars-like conditions. Also, the history of space suits, and a futuristic space suit that's in the works at MIT.

Surviving Space

Sending rockets to space requires all types of engineers. Host Emily Calandrelli visits 4 types of engineers who are on the cutting edge of aerospace technology. From building rocket engines using 3D printing to creating autonomous robots exploring Mars.

Engineering Space

There's a new generation of satellites that are heading for low-earth orbit. They're now smaller and smarter than ever before. Join host Emily Calandrelli as we look at satellites that will provide us with instant images of our planet at high speeds.

A Satellite's Eye View

Our universe can provide some amazing images. Ever wonder what it might be like to live in a space colony? There are all kinds of ways to use art, so let's use our imaginations to see what life might look like beyond planet Earth!

Art and Our Universe

Who owns space? The answer has changed over time. Some companies have their sites set on mining the moon. Here on Earth, if you find a meteorite, is it yours? Join as as we explore these questions and more!

Who Owns What in Outer Space?

Four astronauts who have gone on missions into outer space share their perspective of life in micro-gravity. Host Emily Calandrelli visits each astronaut, including Story Musgrave, the only astronaut to fly aboard all five space shuttles.

Stories From Space

The world's leading private space companies are testing their top-secret technologies everyday in the desert of California. Join Emily Calandrelli as she explores Mojave Air and Space Port and the technologies of tomorrow.

Mojave Air and Space Port

Join Host Emily Calandrelli as she explores the latest in science's search for life outside of planet Earth. From Microbes to advanced intelligent beings - recent discoveries are bringing scientists closer than ever to finding alien life.

Aliens

High school and college students compete for a fantastic prize: Going aboard a Zero-G aircraft where they'll experience microgravity with host, Emily Calandrelli. We'll see the student-winner try to execute a scientific experiment in weightlessness.

Second Annual Student Astronaut Contest

When venturing into deep space to discover new worlds, robots are needed to first explore these extreme environments. Host Emily Calandrelli shows us robots that are leading the way, both to Mars, and other destinations in the future.

Space Bots

The Space Shuttle program spanned 30 years, and accomplished many things in low-Earth orbit. Host Emily Calandrelli speaks with five astronauts who ventured into space aboard this amazing and complex spacecraft.

Space Shuttle Documentary

We'll explain why Pluto is no longer considered a planet, and why some scientists believe there is another planet in our solar system that hasn't been discovered yet. Host Emily Calandrelli looks at many objects that, regardless of definition, look like new and fascinating planets.

What Makes a Planet?

Host Emily Calandrelli explores what kind of experiments are being conducted on the International Space Station that will benefit humans on earth. We'll look at the history of the I.S.S., and see how students are communicating directly with astronauts aboard the space station.

A Space Station for All

What should NASA explore next, planet Mars or the Moon? Scientists make their case for spending our energy on going to Mars, while others think we should first conquer the Moon. Host Emily Calandrelli investigates this dilemma which will determine our space-faring future.

Mars vs. the Moon

NASA has been remarkably successful sending robot to Mars' surface. Host Emily Calandrelli looks at the varied and ingenious methods used to land spacecraft on the red planet, starting with Pathfinder in 1997.

Landing on Mars

The year 2011 was remarkable as NASA visited several planets, asteroids and comets. Host Emily Calandrelli explores the amazing journeys of spacecraft that gathered spectacular images of Mercury, Jupiter and Mars.

2011: A Year of Space Odyssey

Host Emily Calandrelli looks at how surviving in deep space can become a reality. Lockheed Martin is designing a spacecraft, similar to a smaller International Space Station, where astronauts can comfortably make a three year trip to Mars and back.

Surviving in Deep Space

The Hubble Space Telescope provides amazing insights into our universe, capturing stars forming and distant galaxies. Host Emily Calandrelli looks at the incredible phenomena of our universe, and our own planet's turbulent atmosphere.

Spectacular Space Views

When Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon, it put an emphatic end to the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Legends of Apollo

Is Mercury the hottest planet in our solar system? No, it's not. There's a lot of misinformation about our solar system. Host Emily Calandrelli speaks to two experts who debunk many of the myths about outer space.

Space Myths

There have been a few occasions when spacecraft have been lost in space. Host Emily Calandrelli looks at several of these adventures. In some cases, the spacecraft that were lost, were remarkable found again.

Lost in Space

Canada has made significant contributions to the space effort, despite having a much smaller budget than NASA. Visit the Canadian Space Center in Quebec, and examines their exceptional expertise in robotics, which includes the famous Canadarm.

Canadian Space Agency

Host Emily Calandrelli looks at NASA's next mission to send a spacecraft that will 'touch' the sun. She also witnesses a total solar eclipse, and visits a man who races homing pigeons, a bird that uses the sun to navigate its way home.

Fun with the Sun

A look at the first African-American woman in space and the first spacecraft to reach interstellar space. Host Emily Calandrelli interviews several pioneers of space and discovers the determination and courage required to become the 'first.'

Space Firsts

Many private companies are working with NASA to make space exploration more efficient. Host Emily Calandrelli visits the Sierra Nevada Corporation, which is building a spacecraft that can deliver cargo to and from the International Space Station.

Teaming up with NASA

A boy scout troop sends an experiment to the International Space Station. A 14-year old girl has aspirations of becoming the first astronaut to set foot on Mars. Host Emily Calandrelli looks at students who are becoming involved with space exploration.

Students of Space

One lucky student wins the prize of going to Hawaii and experience the HI-SEAS habitat, which simulates life on Mars. Host Emily Calandrelli joins the contest winner in this special episode.

#StudentAstronaut Contest

The InSight Lander is on its way to Mars. Host Emily Calandrelli discovers what it takes to prepare this spacecraft for its mission, learns all about the science it will do once it lands, and feels the power of this historic launch.

Mission to Mars: The InSight Lander

Do you know which planet in our solar system has a longer day than year? Or why Apollo astronauts were quarantined after returning from the Moon? Learn all this and more as host Emily Calandrelli speaks to two experts about the most fascinating facts about our universe.

Space Oddities

Host Emily Calandrelli explores the future of space medicine and how we may overcome the challenges ahead. She operates a small surgical robot and 3D prints a custom medical device.

Future of Space Medicine

Astronauts from the last five decades share stories of their adventures. Scientists and engineers involved with exploring space also give insights to the fascinating worlds within our solar system.

Tales of the Cosmos

Countless spacecraft, such as Cassini and Galileo, have made invaluable discoveries in our solar system - but they can't last forever. Who decides when and how to end their missions? Host Emily Calandrelli speaks to NASA scientists at the heart of these decisions.

How Spacecraft Missions End

Host Emily Calandrelli gets an inside look at some of the coolest jobs in the space industry. From becoming a famous space YouTuber, to smelling items before they go to the International Space Station, these are not your typical careers.

Unique Space Jobs

Scientists and engineers sometimes have to go to extremes to learn more about our universe. Host Emily Calandrelli boards the world's largest flying observatory, dives to an underwater habitat, and explores a laboratory nearly a mile underground.

Extreme Labs

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing; amazing footage; interviews with astronauts and historians.

Apollo

Host Emily Calandrelli holds the fourth annual Student Astronaut Contest. One lucky student wins a trip to Russia to train like a cosmonaut at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.

Student Astronaut Contest: Russia

NASA is planning to not only send humans back to the moon, but also create a permanent residence on the lunar surface. Host Emily Calandrelli explores the different aspects of this historic mission.

Journey Back to the Moon

Some events in space exploration have changed the way we look at the universe. Host Emily Calandrelli meets with Scott Kelly, the astronaut twin who spent nearly a year in space. She also visits the LIGO Observatory in Louisiana, which has revolutionized the way we study the universe.

Game Changers

Why does Neptune appear blue? Which moons might harbor life? Host Emily Calandrelli speaks with two experts about each planet in our solar system and uncovers some misconceptions about the nature of space.

Our Solar System: Fact and Fiction

Space becomes a rich tapestry for several artists, including an astronaut who once walked on the moon. Host Emily Calandrelli meets with several artists who bring their own vision and interpretation of outer space.

Space and Art

Is space exploration for everyone? It hasn't always been, but it certainly can be. From individuals who are deaf, to the developing world, host Emily Calandrelli highlights some hidden figures in this industry and shows how there's space...for all explorers.

Space for All

Sending humans into space is always risky. Host Emily Calandrelli looks at a couple close calls on missions that have had to abort after launch, and examines steps being taken by NASA to prepare for the worst

Space Rescues

As NASA prepares to send astronauts to the moon, private space companies are becoming more involved with missions in low-earth orbit. Host Emily Calandrelli looks at SpaceX, a private company that has exceeded expectations.

Private Space Companies

Did you know that the coldest place in our solar system is an area on our moon? Host Emily Calandrelli takes a look at the planets and moons in our solar system that are extremely inhospitable.

Extremes

Host Emily Calandrelli looks at the history of robots that NASA has sent to Mars, including the very first rover, Sojourner. In 2020, NASA launched the most.

Next Robot on Mars

Is there proof that aliens are visiting our planet? What is behind these UFO sightings? Host Emily Calandrelli searches for the truth by interviewing experts and visiting Roswell, New Mexico, the site where some believe aliens once landed.

UFOs: What's Really Out There?

Native cultures have been studying the sky for centuries, yet their teachings have been mostly overlooked. Host Emily Calandrelli visits a sacred indigenous 'sky party' and meets the first NASA astronaut of Native American descent.

Indigenous Astronomy

With private companies becoming involved in space exploration, the space industry is booming. Host Emily Calandrelli meets with two space journalists who talk about space tourism, the thriving business of satellites, and how much activity there will soon be in low-earth orbit.

Future of the Space Industry

Space tourism is becoming a common occurrence, thanks to the efforts of Blue Origin. Host Emily Calandrelli takes a look at some moments with a 'big impact' in the space industry today.

Big Impact

Xploration Outer Space has over 75 episodes, and host Emily Calandrelli has been there every step of way. In this special episode, Emily recalls some of her favorite moments, ranging from cutting edge science to adventures with our

Favorite Moments

Space exploration helps extend the reach of the human race to beyond our planet. But is everyone welcome on that journey? Host Emily Calandrelli explores the ways different people, companies and organizations are helping make spaceflight more accessible.

Space Access

The search for life in the universe remains one of the most ambitious quests of humankind. Host Emily Calandrelli explores the possibility that life exists in our own celestial backyard.

The Search for Life

Even though spacecraft have been sent to every planet in our solar system, many mysteries remain. Host Emily Calandrelli searches for answers to celestial mysteries that stump even our brightest scientists.

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