Host Emily Calandrelli explores the robots that are changing the way we explore space - and helping people on earth. Emily meets Robonaut, a man-like robot assisting astronauts on the International Space Station. Then she takes a ride in the Space Exploration Vehicle, which hopes to eventually land on the Moon or Mars. She also examines a 13 foot spider like robot named ATHLETE.
Up Next in Season 1
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S1 Ep 4 - Life Beyond Earth
Host Emily Calandrelli assembles an investigative team to tackle one of the biggest questions of our time: Are we alone? She travels to the SETI institute to meet with leading scientists Jill Tarter and Seth Shostak to learn how we are searching for intelligent life in our universe. She also meet...
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S1 Ep 5 - Asteroids
Host Emily Calandrelli speaks to experts who are learning everything they can about asteroids and their potential impact on earth. From the dinosaur killer to the Chelyabinsk meteor of 2013 - we learn about the destructive power of asteroids. Emily takes a trip to the Ames Vertical Gun Range for ...
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S1 Ep 6 - Space Balloons
Host Emily Calandrelli visits with experts to discuss the scientific advantages of high altitude balloons. Emily travels to Wallops Flight Facility to see how these balloons are created and tested to survive the rigors of near space. She also learns about one balloon that lifted an 8000 lb. teles...
