S4 Ep 6 - Space Myths
Xploration Outer Space
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22m
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 experts who debunk many of the myths about outer space.
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