Space Science

Earth's solar system is a part of the Milky Way Galaxy which is one of many galaxies in the universe. The planet Earth is a tiny part of a vast universe that has developed over a span of time beginning with a period of extreme and rapid expansion. In this section learn about space and space exploration.
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Total Solar Eclipse 2017 | Carolina Classrooms

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Tom Falvey, Director of Education, and Jugnu Verma, Observatory Educator, from the South Carolina State Museum, provide useful information, such as, the best time to view and safely viewing, and...
Spaceport USA, Part 2 | Project Discovery
Episode 2

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Spaceport USA is the visitor's center for Kennedy Space Center. Spaceport USA has free parking and free exhibits. The IMAX movies and the bus tour of Kennedy Space Center are the only attractions for...
Space Shuttle Orbiter Tour, Part 3 | Project Discovery
Episode 3

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This segment is a tour of a full-scale model of a shuttle. We see the cargo bay of the shuttle, the containers in which astronauts store their belongings, and the airlock where depressurization of the...
Space Program | Open Line (1981)
Episode 2

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Dr. LeConte Cathey discusses the uses of satellite technology and how the space shuttle could lead to the discovery of other life forms. The space shuttle provides the opportunity to put delicate...