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Roger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, describes the "Overview Effect" experienced by astronauts when traveling to outer space.

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Curious Minds: Space - Season 1

S01 E012015-01-01

How Will Nanotechnology Impact Space Exploration?Eric Drexler, often called "the Father of Nanotechnology," discusses how nanoengineering will facilitate future space exploration.

S01 E022015-01-01

A Fascination With Space TravelRoger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, explores humanity's early interest with space travel and the unknown secrets of the universe.

S01 E032015-01-01

Planets By The ThousandsMichael Summers, Professor of Planetary Science & Astronomy at George Mason University, marvels at our golden age of planetary science, with thousands of new worlds discovered in recent years.

S01 E042015-01-01

Apollo 11Roger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, recounts the story of the famed mission that put the first men on the surface of the moon.

S01 E052015-01-01

Will There Ever Be Interstellar Travel?Are we currently living in an interstellar network? Michio Kaku, famed theoretical physicist and founder of string field theory, shares the ways in which interstellar travel may be possible.

S01 E062015-01-01

Apollo 8: A Morale BoostRoger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, takes a look at the Apollo 8 mission and the famous Earthrise photograph, both taking place during a tumultuous year.

S01 E072015-01-01

Is The U.S. Lost In Space?Former NASA Astronaut and NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan explores the status and benefits of the U.S. manned space program.

S01 E082015-01-01

Favorite Space ArtifactRoger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, describes NASA's famed Stardust mission, responsible for collecting and analyzing comet dust.

S01 E092015-01-01

What Is It Like To Walk In Space?Former NASA Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, describes what it's like to leave your spacecraft.

S01 E102015-01-01

N.A.S.A.: A Cold War ResponseRoger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, details Russia's role in the origins of the NASA program during the volatile Cold War era.

S01 E112015-01-01

Deploying And Fixing HubbleFormer NASA Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan describes her role in deploying and repairing one of world's most significant scientific instruments.

S01 E122015-01-01

The Power Of Lift OffFormer NASA Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan describes the rush of a Space Shuttle launch.

S01 E132015-01-01

N.A.S.A.'s Mission In The 21st CenturyRoger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, highlights NASA's present goals and missions, as well as possible destinations and programs in the near-future.

S01 E142015-01-01

Returning To EarthFormer NASA Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan describes thrill of Space Shuttle reentry and landing.

S01 E152015-01-01

Robotic Mission To SpaceRoger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, shares the history of the robotic missions occurring in space.

S01 E162015-01-01

The Apollo AstronautsRoger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, shares the history of the men chosen to participate in the Apollo program.

S01 E172015-01-01

The Big Picture From SpaceRoger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, describes the "Overview Effect" experienced by astronauts when traveling to outer space.

S01 E182015-01-01

The International Space StationRoger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, looks at life aboard the International Space Station, and the science currently being performed in outer space.

S01 E192015-01-01

The Militarization Of SpaceRoger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, looks at the history and possibility of military activity outside of planet Earth.

S01 E202015-01-01

The Moon LandingsRoger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, revisits the Golden Age of NASA with its many successful trips to the moon. How did we get there, and what did we learn?

S01 E212015-01-01

The Tragedy Of Apollo 1Roger Launius, Senior Curator at the National Air and Space Museum, revisits one of NASA's greatest tragedies, the death of the Apollo 1 crew, and its impact on the program.

Curious Minds: Space - Seasons

Season 1

Curious Minds: Space - Cast & Crew