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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02:10Episode 23
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.
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02:10Episode 30
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.
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02:10Episode 11
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.
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02:10Episode 7
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.
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02:06Episode 2
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.
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02:10Episode 14
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.
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02:10Episode 21
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.
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02:10Episode 13
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.
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02:10Episode 26
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.
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02:10Episode 33
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.
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02:10Episode 35
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 ...
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02:10Episode 39
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.
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02:10Episode 28
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.
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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.
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01:57Episode 19
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.
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01:47Episode 31
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.
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02:10Episode 1
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.
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02:10Episode 38
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.