Mars - it's our neighbor and potentially one of our next stop in the solar system But why go? How do we get there? And is there life on the red planet? Later, we reveal a desert that may hold the key to one day living on Mars!
We are going behind the scenes to find out how an astronaut trains for the exploration of the great unknown – space. From the largest indoor pool in the World, to a flight thats nicknamed the vomit comet, it's a day in the life of an astronaut!
With the solar system full of danger, somebody has to lead the way. Enter the robots. These robots can lift, draw, drive, and there's a few you can wear!
We pose one of science's ultimate questions – are we alone in the Universe? We'll discover the best places to look for life and see the array of technology thats eaves dropping on the Universe.
Of the millions of asteroids in our solar system, a small group is inching their way closer to us here on Earth. We'll see how we are preparing for near Earth asteroids, from telescopes that track them, to a gun that predicts their impact.
We are taking a unique ride to the edge of space on a balloon! We'll see how scientific balloons are made, hear the story of a ground breaking experiment, and launch one of our own that turns into a dramatic search and rescue mission!
We first set foot on the moon in 1969 but we haven't been back in over 40 years. That may change thanks to recent discoveries, amazing images, and the Google Lunar X-Prize competition with 30 million dollars on the line.
Forget beaches or mountains, we've got a new vacation destination – space! But fair warning, these trips can get a little pricey. From rockets to space planes, to even balloons, space tourism is taking off on Xploration Outer Space!
Rockets are key to everything we do in outer space! We'll see how they ignite, fly, and go behind the scenes of a launch thats headed to the international space station. We'll find a unique way to travel that could hold the key to deep space exploration!
Thousands of satellites orbit the Earth everyday, helping us in ways that we may not even be aware of. But how are they made? Where do they live in space? And how do they avoid crashing into each other?
The sun provides us with light, heat, and the potential for a ton of clean energy, but it can also turn space into a danger zone. We'll examine a few major solar storms and check out the largest solar thermal energy facility in the World!
We look at some of the most extreme events happening deep in the cosmos. From supernovas to gamma ray bursts, to one of the strangest objects found in the universe, black holes. We examine the life and death of stars this week on Exploration Outer Space!
This episode's journey sends us coast to coast for an inside look at one of explorations most important inventions. And in Europe, one mans mission to Mars is gaining a lot of attention, despite one catch - there's no coming back.
We count down our top 20 greatest moments in space caught on video. From explosions on the sun, to weird water in weightlessness. From major planetary discoveries, to fun in the space station. Enjoy these most interesting intergalactic moments!
Smile! You're using technology from space right here on Earth. From the tiny camera in your smartphone to the space age material that help people walk again. Discover the products made for the space program that make life better for us here on Earth!
Get ready to suit up and rocket into orbit! From weightlessness to space craft missions, space camp lets you try it all!
What do space and Amusement parks have in common? Join Emily Calandrelli and astronaut Jon McBride as they discover how amusement park rides can be just like space travel. Weightlessness, high G’s, and disorientation are all a part of the human experience
Space travel is a dangerous business and that is never more apparent than when disaster strikes. Join host Emily Calandrelli as she explores the most prominent disasters in our journey through the cosmos, and what we learned from each set-back.
Host Emily Calandrelli makes the case for space exploration. Astronauts have reported a profound change in perspective when looking back at the earth from space, which they believe could change the world if experienced by others.
The discovery of exoplanets outside our solar system opened up a universe of possibilities – and we have never been closer to finding Earth’s twin than we are today. Join host Emily Calandrelli as she explores the fascinating world of exoplanets.
This week is all about rockets! They've been around for over 2000 years. See how we build them, how we test them, and see how future generations are being inspired to improve them.
The future is already here! From space taxis to the World's most powerful rocket, this week we are looking at the future of space exploration on Xploration Outer Space
Mercury is the closest planet to our sun. Venus, similiar in size, is Earth's evil twin. Neptune is our solar systems windiest World. See the most extreme places in our solar system, this week on Xploration Outer Space!
A giant asteroid once hit Earth and ultimately destroyed the dinosaurs. What if that scenario were to happen today? Discover the people who help keep us safe from the very real dangers above the Earth, from asteroids to space junk.
Launching a mission to mars involve challenges at every step. We will meet the best selling author of The Martian, drop in on a year long experiment of living life - martian style, and the tools needed to survive in space.
The Apollo mission to send Americans to the moon was was the greatest adventure in human history. We will explore the enormous challenges, the doubters, and much more, on this episode of Xploration Outer Space.
Space is a dangerous place where bones and muscles waste away. Even sleeping and eating take practice. Thats why NASA is going all out to protect its crew members. See how astronauts stay healthy on Xploration Outer Space.
We held a contest to choose a student astronaut. Join Emily as she trains the winner for a mission into orbital space. We will learn to fight the g-force, and much more, as our winner experiences the dream of a lifetime!
Host Emily Calandrelli discovers various ways the public is helping scientists explore outer space; from sending bacteria samples to the International Space Station to tweeting observations about the Northern Lights.
Once we land on Mars, how will we survive? Host Emily Calandrelli visits NASA’s Swamp Works, which tests space suits and machines for Mars-like conditions. Also, the history of space suits, and a futuristic space suit that’s in the works at MIT.
Sending rockets to space equires all types of engineers. Host Emily Calandrelli visits 4 types of engineers who are on the cutting edge of aerospace technology. From building rocket engines using 3D printing to creating autonomous robots exploring Mars.
There’s a new generation of satellites that are heading for low-earth orbit. They’re now smaller and smarter than ever before. Join host Emily Calandrelli as we look at satellites that will provide us with instant images of our planet at high speeds.
Our universe can provide some amazing images. Ever wonder what it might be like to live in a space colony? There are all kinds of ways to use art...so lets use our imaginations to see what life might look like beyond planet Earth!
Who owns space? The answer has changed over time. Some companies have their sites set on mining the moon. Here on Earth, if you find a meteorite, is it yours? Join as as we explore these questions and more!
Four astronauts who have gone on missions into outer space share their perspective of life in micro-gravity. Host Emily Calandrelli visits each astronaut, including Story Musgrave, the only astronaut to fly aboard all five space shuttles.
The world’s leading private space companies are testing their top-secret technologies everyday in the desert of California. Join Emily Calandrelli as she explores Mojave Air and Space Port and the technologies of tomorrow...
Join Host Emily Calandrelli as she explores the latest in science’s search for life outside of planet Earth. From Microbes to advanced intelligent beings - recent discoveries are bringing scientists closer than ever to finding alien life.
High school and college students compete for a fantastic prize: Going aboard a Zero-G aircraft where they'll experience microgravity with host, Emily Calandrelli. We'll see the student-winner try to execute a scientific experiment in weightlessness.
When venturing into deep space to discover new worlds, robots are needed to first explore these extreme environments. Host Emily Calandrelli shows us robots that are leading the way, both to Mars, and other destinations in the future.
The Space Shuttle program spanned 30 years, and accomplished many things in low-Earth orbit. Host Emily Calandrelli speaks with five astronauts who ventured into space aboard this amazing and complex spacecraft.
We'll explain why Pluto is no longer considered a planet, and why some scientists believe there is another planet in our solar system that hasn't been discovered yet. Host Emily Calandrelli looks at many objects that, regardless of definition, look like new and fascinating planets.
Host Emily Calandrelli explores what kind of experiments are being conducted on the International Space Station that will benefit humans on earth. We'll look at the history of the I.S.S., and see how students are communicating directly with astronauts aboard the space station.
What should NASA explore next, planet Mars or the Moon? Scientists make their case for spending our energy on going to Mars, while others think we should first conquer the Moon. Host Emily Calandrelli investigates this dilemma which will determine our space-faring future.
NASA has been remarkably successful sending robots to Mars' surface; host Emily Calandrelli looks at the varied and ingenious methods used to land spacecraft on the red planet, starting with Pathfinder in 1997.
The year 2011 was remarkable, as NASA visited several planets, asteroids and comets; host Emily Calandrelli explores the amazing journeys of spacecraft that gathered spectacular images of Mercury, Jupiter and Mars.
Host Emily Calandrelli looks at how surviving in deep space can become a reality; Lockheed Martin is designing a spacecraft, similar to a smaller International Space Station, in which astronauts can make a three-year trip to Mars and back.
The Hubble Space Telescope provides amazing insights into our universe, capturing stars forming and distant galaxies. Host Emily Calandrelli looks at the incredible phenomena of our universe, and our own planet’s turbulent atmosphere.
When Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon, it put an emphatic end to the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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 two experts who debunk many of the myths about outer space.
There have been a few occasions when spacecraft have been lost in space. Host Emily Calandrelli looks at several of these adventures. In some cases, the spacecraft that were lost, were remarkable found again.
Canada has made significant contributions to the space effort, despite having a much smaller budget than NASA. Visit the Canadian Space Center in Quebec, and examines their exceptional expertise in robotics, which includes the famous Canadarm.
Host Emily Calandrelli looks at NASA’s next mission to send a spacecraft that will “touch” the sun. She also witnesses a total solar eclipse, and visits a man who races homing pigeons, a bird that uses the sun to navigate its way home.
A look at the first African-American woman in space and the first spacecraft to reach interstellar space. Host Emily Calandrelli interviews several pioneers of space and discovers the determination and courage required to become the “first.”
Many private companies are working with NASA to make space exploration more efficient. Host Emily Calandrelli visits the Sierra Nevada Corporation, which is building a spacecraft that can deliver cargo to and from the International Space Station.
A boy scout troop sends an experiment to the International Space Station. A 14-year old girl has aspirations of becoming the first astronaut to set foot on Mars. Host Emily Calandrelli looks at students who are becoming involved with space exploration.
One lucky student wins the prize of going to Hawaii and experience the HI-SEAS habitat, which simulates life on Mars. Host Emily Calandrelli joins the contest winner in this special episode.
The InSight Lander is on its way to Mars. Host Emily Calandrelli discovers what it takes to prepare this spacecraft for its mission, learns all about the science it will do once it lands, and feels the power of this historic launch.
Do you know which planet in our solar system has a longer day than year? Or why Apollo astronauts were quarantined after returning from the Moon? Learn all this and more as host Emily Calandrelli speaks to two experts about the most fascinating facts about our universe.
Host Emily Calandrelli explores the future of space medicine and how we may overcome the challenges ahead. She operates a small surgical robot and 3D prints a custom medical device.
Astronauts from the last five decades share stories of their adventures. Scientists and engineers involved with exploring space also give insights to the fascinating worlds within our solar system.
Countless spacecraft, such as Cassini and Galileo, have made invaluable discoveries in our solar system - but they can't last forever. Who decides when and how to end their missions? Host Emily Calandrelli speaks to NASA scientists at the heart of these decisions.
Host Emily Calandrelli gets an inside look at some of the coolest jobs in the space industry. From becoming a famous space YouTuber, to smelling items before they go to the International Space Station, these are not your typical careers.
Scientists and engineers sometimes have to go to extremes to learn more about our universe. Host Emily Calandrelli boards the world's largest flying observatory, dives to an underwater habitat, and explores a laboratory nearly a mile underground.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing; amazing footage; interviews with astronauts and historians.
Host Emily Calandrelli holds the fourth annual Student Astronaut Contest. One lucky student wins a trip to Russia to train like a cosmonaut at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.
Some events in space exploration have changed the way we look at the universe. Host Emily Calandrelli meets with Scott Kelly, the astronaut twin who spent nearly a year in space. She also visits the LIGO Observatory in Louisiana, which has revolutionized the way we study the universe.
Emily Calandrelli explores how space rescues are performed by NASA and other space companies.
Emily Calandrelli visits private space companies across the world.
Emily Calandrelli is taking a journey through the most extreme places of our solar system
Emily Calandrelli uncovers the next generation of space robots, including Mars Perseverance.