Astronauts
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What is it like to be an astronaut? Find out what it is like to work in space.
What is it like to work in space and on the International Space Station? Astronauts have a challenging and fascinating job. It takes lots of different scientists to make it possible for astronauts to do their work. On this Science Trek, host Joan Cartan-Hansen and the Science Trek crew travel to the Johnson Space Center to answer students’ questions about what it takes to be an astronaut.
Science Trek is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV
Major Funding Provided by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation
Astronauts
Special | 28m 49sVideo has Closed Captions
What is it like to work in space and on the International Space Station? Astronauts have a challenging and fascinating job. It takes lots of different scientists to make it possible for astronauts to do their work. On this Science Trek, host Joan Cartan-Hansen and the Science Trek crew travel to the Johnson Space Center to answer students’ questions about what it takes to be an astronaut.
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Science Trek
Science Trek is a place where parents, kids, and educators can watch short, educational videos on a variety of science topics. Every Monday Science Trek releases a new video that introduces children to math, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career potentials in a fun, informative way.Part of These Collections
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Astronauts: What It Takes To Be An Astronaut
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Astronauts: Before You Go Into Space
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Find out where astronauts train. (7m 8s)
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Is being an astronaut fun? Find out what it is like to work in space. (10m 6s)
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Science Trek is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV
Major Funding Provided by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation