From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

The A-Train consists of five satellites orbiting Earth that use the latest NASA technology to study the Earth’s system. This segment introduces AQUA, one of the satellites that studies water on Earth. credit: NASA

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

In this NASA video segment learn how NASA-inspired technologies produce solar power here on Earth. Go behind the scenes at the "Solar Decathlon," a competition that challenged twenty colleges and universities to design a solar-powered house. Learn how solar power works and some benefits to using ...

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

This NASA video segment explains how spacesuits keep astronauts safe while they are in space. Learn about different components of a spacesuit and the importance of each component.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

In this NASA video segment discover how NASA is redesigning the space vehicle that will carry astronauts back to the moon. This design includes three components: the ARES rocket, the ALTAIR Lunar Lander; and the ORION space capsule. The ORION capsule will house four to six astronauts during lift...

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

This NASA video segment focuses on food studies and research preparing for long-term crewed missions. A mission to Mars may last about 3 years. NASA must find a way to provide enough food for astronauts that could fit into very limited space. The food must be safe, nutritious and provide a varie...

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

Discover how NASA uses a gantry so astronauts can practice safely landing spacecrafts on the moon. Learn about Orion, the exploration vehicle planned for missions to the moon and Mars. credit: NASA

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

More research that wine has beneficial effects on your health. It helps keep your arteries clear.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

In this NASA video segment learn what causes ocean surface currents. This segment will explain what variables affect and steer surface currents.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

In this NASA video segment astronauts in orbit compare living conditions in space to life on Earth.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

In this NASA eClips video discover three hot topics NASA is currently working on. The Cassini-Huygens is a spacecraft NASA sent to check out Saturn and Saturns moons. Find out what discoveries have been made based on photos from this mission. Another hot topic is SOFIA, or Stratospheric Observat...

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

In this NASA video segment an expert at MIT describes and models a biosuit, a futuristic spacesuit designed for astronauts who will one day travel to Mars. The biosuit will be very different from the spacesuits currently used for space travel. It is designed to be form-fitting and lightweight, e...

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

Joanna Goode, professor of education studies at the University of Oregon, addresses the impact of assuming that incoming college students already have sufficient computer/Internet skills. Credit: University of Oregon

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

In this NASA video segment, learn how new technology and old-fashioned tailoring keep the Hubble Space Telescope in top shape so it can continue to gather more data about the universe.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

In this NASA video segment learn what causes ocean surface currents. This segment will explain what variables affect and steer surface currents.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

This NASA video segment discusses gears and how they work together as a simple machine. A demonstration is used to explain primary and follower gears and how different-sized gears affect rotational speeds. Multiplication and division is used to determine the force produced by meshed gears.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

In this NASA video segment learn how NASA experts use a gantry to test the design of aircraft and spacecraft returning to Earth. The gantry is 240 ft. high and 240 ft. long. NASA has used the gantry to crash test airplanes. Using the data from these experiments, airplane manufacturers redesign a...

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

Human Body and the Effects of Space Flight.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

In this video NASA teaches us about Space weather and solar winds.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

This NASA video segment describes the topography of the ocean floor and discusses oil and gas seepages in the ocean.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Apr 08 2010 9:06 PM

In this NASA video segment an aerospace engineer explains how pulleys work and how they are used to lift and transport the space shuttle.