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Description:	Have you ever wondered what space is REALLY like, how astronauts overcome gravity to train for weightlessness or how you'd turn a bolt in space? These open captioned video shorts will give you an insight into some of your NASA questions.
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PAST SHOWS

Title:	Are BMX Riders Stable?
Date:	Wed, 02 Nov 2006 19:00:00 GMT
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Description:	Is BMX rider Chad Kagy stable? We're not 100% sure, but he and his bike certainly are...even when he's spinning off the top of the half-pipe. Whether your launching pad is the half pipe, or the Kennedy Space Center, you HAVE to stay stable. Join Chad for some cool tricks and maybe you'll pick up a trick for your next space adventure!

Title:	How Do You Land A Spaceship?
Date:	Wed, 02 Nov 2006 19:00:00 GMT
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Description:	Defying the laws of physics can ruin your whole day. Just ask pro skateboarder Mike Frazier, who knows the difference between crashing and landing safely.

Title:	What is the Ultimate Training Ground?
Date:	Wed, 02 Nov 2006 19:00:00 GMT
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Description:	Whether you're a professional skateboarder like Anthony Furlong or a NASA astronaut, training is essential to your success. Action sports athletes have parks around the world for practicing their tricks, but what is the ultimate training ground for future astronaut missions to Mars? Strap on your pads and let's see if you have the right stuff.

Title:	How Do You Choose Your Spaceship?
Date:	Wed, 02 Nov 2006 19:00:00 GMT
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Description:	You wouldn't attempt a backflip on your mom's three-speed, would you? BMX competitor Alistair Whitton knows that picking the right vehicle for the job is crucial to mission success.

Title:	How long does it take to call Mars?
Date:	Fri, 18 Nov 2005 19:00:00 GMT
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Description:	Ever wondered how long it takes to make a call to Mars? Well in this episode you can find as well as learn how soundwaves travel in space.

Title:	How do you catch big air on the moon?
Date:	Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:51:00 GMT
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Description:	How do you catch big air on the moon?

Title:	How is a snowboarder like an astronaut?
Date:	Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:51:00 GMT
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Description:	How is a snowboarder like an astronaut?

Title:	Could you bust a frontside 540 on the moon?
Date:	Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:51:00 GMT
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Description:	Could you bust a frontside 540 on the moon?

Title:	How is a guitar like a rocket?
Date:	Fri, 18 Nov 2005 19:00:00 GMT
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Description:	How is a guitar like a rocket?

Title:	What time is it in space?
Date:	Fri, 18 Nov 2005 19:00:00 GMT
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Description:	What time is it in space?

Title:	What happens when you drop a hammer and feather on the Moon?
Date:	Fri, 18 Nov 2005 19:00:00 GMT
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Description:	What happens when you drop a hammer and feather on the Moon?

Title:	How long would a round trip to Mars take?
Date:	Mon, 5 Dec 2005 11:00:00 GMT
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Description:	How long would a round trip to Mars take?

Title:	Why do we only see one side of the Moon?
Date:	Mon, 5 Dec 2005 11:10:00 GMT
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Description:	Why do we only see one side of the Moon?

Title:	Why do astronauts practice underwater?
Date:	Mon, 5 Dec 2005 11:20:00 GMT
Download File:	http://nasadml.nmsu.edu/brainbites/Under...
Description:	Why do astronauts practice underwater?

Title:	Would you hear a spaceship in space?
Date:	Mon, 19 Dec 2005 11:20:00 GMT
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Description:	Would you hear a spaceship in space?

Title:	What is a launch window?
Date:	Mon, 19 Dec 2005 11:20:00 GMT
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Description:	What is a launch window?

Title:	How do you scratch your nose in a spacesuit?
Date:	Mon, 19 Dec 2005 11:20:00 GMT
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Description:	How do you scratch your nose in a spacesuit?

Title:	How would you turn a bolt in space?
Date:	Tue, 03 Jan 2006 12:21:00 GMT
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Description:	How would you turn a bolt in space?

Title:	How can you gross-out your friends with a spacesuit?
Date:	Tue, 03 Jan 2006 12:23:00 GMT
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Description:	How can you gross-out your friends with a spacesuit?

Title:	How can I see the Space Station?
Date:	Tue, 03 Jan 2006 12:51:00 GMT
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Description:	How can I see the Space Station?

REVIEWS

Rated by:	Ed Fox
Rating:
Review:	Excellent information and great production values. Something good for our tax $$$$ for a change.