In space. Episode 4 / produced by Nick Farrow.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Atlas, Laurie., Narrator.

Farrow, Nick., Producer.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Robots.

Rockets (Aeronautics).

Space sciences.

Weightlessness--Health aspects.

Weightlessness.

Mars (Planet)--Exploration.

Mars (Planet).

Outer space--Exploration.

Outer space.

Genre:

Documentary films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (26 min.)

Place of Publication:

Geelong, Victoria : Switch International, 2006.

Language Note:

In English.

Original language in English.

Summary:

NASA Robots: Scientists attempt to create finger-like movements in their robots to be more productive in outer space. Bone Loss: NASA scientists attempt to counter measure the bone loss that occurs when in space. Voyager: We look at this remarkable project that has surpassed the expectations of everyone involved in its development. Aircraft To Medicine: Here we explore how NASA research is being applied to the medical world. Weather Satellite: A new European satellite to help monitor the ever changing weather patterns we are experiencing. PIMS: Here we look at another example of how space technology has made its way into the medical fraternity. Mars Exploration: An in-depth look at this intriguing planet and how soon humans are likely to step foot onto it. Aircraft: A short trip through history tracking the developments of NASA and its aircraft developments. Rocket Festival: We're off to a famous rocket festival in Thailand that sees hundreds of rockets launched into the sky. Space Burials: More and more people are choosing to send their deceased loved ones into orbit or to the moon thanks to some new companies starting to form.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed July 15, 2014).

OCLC:

885256770