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Modern energy takes us on a journey to the final frontier.
Modern energy takes us on a journey to the final frontier. This episode traces the history of space travel, with a focus on the energy innovations making it possible. Lifting off into space depends on modern energy, and surviving in space also requires energy. Energy is required at every step in space exploration, and new forms of energy must be developed to reach other star systems.
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Space Preview
Preview: Season 2 Episode 1 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Modern energy takes us on a journey to the final frontier. This episode traces the history of space travel, with a focus on the energy innovations making it possible. Lifting off into space depends on modern energy, and surviving in space also requires energy. Energy is required at every step in space exploration, and new forms of energy must be developed to reach other star systems.
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Space is really the last undiscovered frontier.
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Astronaut Charles Bolden describes his personal experience of launching into space. (3m 37s)
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