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Moon Documentary

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Tank on the Moon: Taking Flight (1:49)

The U.S. accomplishes its mission of having men walk on the moon and the Soviet Union is left waiting in the wings. Learn more about NASA and the space race in this video.

The Mountains of Mars (2:27)

Scientists determine the mountains on Mars did not form by plate tectonics.

The Moon: Tides (4:00)

Tides are produced by the pull of gravity from the moon. Tide levels may vary by several feet depending on the depth of the water and the surface features. These forces are slowly causing the Earth's rotation to slow.

Destiny - The Sun's Fate (1:48)

Like other stars of its type, our Sun will eventually become a planet-engulfing red giant.

Tank on the Moon: Improving the Lunokhod (2:59)

With the basic design completed, scientists work to improve the Lunokhod for further testing. Learn more about lunar exploration in this video.

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The Planets: The Sun and Solar Wind (1:54)

The sun generates powerful, electrically-charged storms that lash out across the inner planets.

The Planets: The Sun and Solar Flares (1:13)

Following the discovery of solar prominences by Skylab, we now know that the most violent solar episodes are the immense Coronal Mass Ejections.

Life - Surveying the Solar System (3:53)

The first extra planetary probes report that our closest neighbors are desolate places.

Different Worlds - Accretion (2:58)

The planets are constantly bombarded by particles of all sizes, some large enough to cause catastrophic hits.

Destiny - The Sun's Fate (1:48)

Like other stars of its type, our Sun will eventually become a planet-engulfing red giant.

Destiny - Future Earth (1:51)

Over the next few billion years our planet will gradually become inhospitable for life.

Life - Surveying the Solar System (3:53)

The first extra planetary probes report that our closest neighbors are desolate places.

Mars Rising: Episode 2 (1:52)

Go behind the scenes with the European Space Agency. Learn more about the mission to Mars in this video.

Mars Rising 5 (3:35)

Once the spacecraft arrives in orbit around Mars, the tough part of the journey begins. Learn more about Mars in this video.

Mars Rising: Episode 3 (2:20)

What does the human body need to survive during a mission to Mars? Learn more about Mars in this video.