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Episode 12

International space station - here we join 8 residents of the station who carry out experiments not possible on gravity rich Earth.. Goldstone tracking - here we visit the Mojave desert in California to the huge dishes that NASA has used to receive messages from space for over thirty years. Photographers in space - a look at the benefits photos can provide from space to help with research of our precious Earth. Space technology - we head back to 1962 and look at some of the tests being conducted for the new and excited space race. Moon mapping - the European satellite smart 1 has begun its mission including one of mapping the lunar surface. Hyperspace plane x30 - this new craft will take off from a runway and reach speeds of 17,000 miles per hour before entering a low Earth orbit. Experiments in space - the lack of gravity in space allows some tests that could not be carried out on Earth. Astronaut training - although a fun and inspiring job here we look at the intense procedures astronauts have to go through to ensure maximum safety is accomplished.

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