Space Kids

Space Kids

35 Episodes

Space Kids explores the infinite wonders of our universe and answers the big questions, like is their life on other planets? How is a star born? How do you become and astronaut? And are we really made of star dust? Mixing amazing NASA archive footage with cool animation, Space Kids gives curious kids the ABC's of outer space.

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  • What Is Mission Control?

    Episode 23

    When Astronauts spend time away in space, they’re never alone. Meet Mission Control, the on-the-ground team who support every aspect of a space mission.

  • What Is Microgravity?

    Episode 30

    In space, astronauts don’t walk on the floor of their spacecraft, they float! This episode takes you inside a space craft to find out what it’s like to live in micro-gravity.

  • What Is Gravity?

    Episode 11

    Did you know, if it weren't for gravity you would just float away into space? This episode of Space Kids looks at the glue that holds our Universe together.

  • What Is An Aurora?

    Episode 7

    Have you ever looked up at the night sky and seen a mysterious light show, called Aurora? In this episode, scientists debunk the mythic battle in the heavens between fire-breathing dragons.

  • What Is A Star?

    Episode 2

    Those tiny little stars in the night sky are actually giant burning balls of gas in space. Find out all about those Super-Giants and Yellow Dwarfs in this superstar episode.

  • What Is A Nebula?

    Episode 14

    Welcome to the star nursery, where stars are born... a Nebula! This episode explores nebulae, those giant clouds of dust and gas in space.

  • What Is A Light Year?

    Episode 21

    Space is so enormous that the units we use to measure distances on Earth—like kilometres—are just too small. This episode shows just how big the universe is and explains how astronomers use the speed of light to measure vast distances in space.

  • What Is A Black Hole?

    Episode 13

    Deep in the centre of our Galaxy, something mysterious and invisible is lurking. Something so powerful that it swallows entire stars! This episode explores Black Holes.

  • Venus

    Episode 5

    Did you know that the planet Earth has a twin? In this episode find out why Venus is called Earth’s louder, more temperamental twin.

  • Uranus
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    Episode 17

    Uranus

    Episode 17

    Like winter? Then you'll love Uranus, the coldest planets in our Solar System. Take a tour of the seventh planet from the Sun, where temperatures hover around -224°C, in this cool episode of Space Kids.

  • Time Capsule From Earth

    Episode 26

    In the year 1977, NASA sent out two space probes to explore outer space. On the probes they attached a Golden Record containing a special message for aliens should they find it. This episode looks at what the aliens will find.

  • The Moon

    Episode 25

    How far away is the Moon? Why does it appear to change shape? What’s it like to walk on the Moon? Find out fascinating facts about our Moon in this episode of Space Kids.

  • The Sun

    Episode 3

    The big beautiful, burning ball in the sky is our Sun. In this episode, find out about our amazing Sun and see amazing, close up pictures sent back to Earth from our spaceships.

  • Space Heroes

    Episode 33

    History is full of great adventurers who have explored the farthest corners of the Earth. This episode profiles some of the most daring explorers to leave planet Earth and explore outer space.

  • Telescopes

    Episode 35

    Ever since 1608 when a Dutch inventor experimented with using glass lenses to magnify distant objects, scientists have been pushing the limits, building new telescopes to explore the furthest reaches of the universe. This episode reveals the history of the telescope and looks ahead at telescopes ...

  • Saturn
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    Episode 16

    Saturn

    Episode 16

    Take a tour of the sixth furthest planet from the sun in our Solar System, Saturn and get a close up look at its icy, rocky rings.

  • Satellites

    Episode 39

    There are thousands of satellites in space orbiting around Earth. They’re used to study Earth, help us communicate, predict the weather, or look out at other planets and the Universe. This episode looks at the satellites that orbit our planet and the people who track them.

  • Reclaiming The Sky

    Episode 28

    Our planet is covered in unnatural light: light pollution from streetlights, buildings and billboards. What would it look like if we turned out the lights? This episodes reveals what’s hidden beyond all the light.

  • Pluto
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    Episode 27

    Pluto

    Episode 27

    In 2006, a spacecraft called New Horizons set out on a mission to explore Pluto. It took 9 and a half years to travel from Earth to Pluto but the trip was well worth it. This episode looks at some of the amazing images sent back to Earth and explains what we’re learning about this dwarf planet.

  • Pictures Of The Night

    Episode 19

    People have been making pictures of the night sky for thousands and thousands of years. Take a trip through history to see how we’ve etched, sketched, drawn and painted the night sky through the millennia.

  • Pale Blue Dot

    Episode 31

    This episode looks at our beautiful, fragile Earth from outer space and shares some inspiring words from the people who’ve seen it and study it firsthand.

  • Our Solar System

    Episode 1

    Eight planets travel in circular paths around a burning ball of gases, called the Sun. Welcome to our Solar System, our space neighbourhood.

  • Neptune

    Episode 18

    Take a trip to Neptune the furthest planet from the Sun in our Solar System. Get an up-close look and find out how this cold, slushy planet gets its bright blue colour.

  • North Star

    Episode 38

    The North Star is like a compass in the sky, always showing the way north. It also helps sailors navigate by revealing their distance from the equator. Learn how in this episode.