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Animated Telescopes: Hubble, Spitzer and Chandra
This animated video depicts the three space telescopes which send back amazing pictures to Earth.  They are:  Hubble, Spitzer and Chandra.
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Antimatter - Creating It in the Large Hadron Collider
Would you like to know what happens to particles as they accelerate toward each other in the Large Hadron Collider at CERN?  Then take a look at this video which helps to explain the fascinating process.  
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Apollo 11 - "We are Go for Launch"
On the 16th of July, 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin ("Buzz") Aldrin and Michael Collins were launched into space.  Their mission - known as Apollo 11 - was to land on the Moon and safely return to Earth.Their launch vehicle - the Saturn V rocket, powered in its first stage by f...
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Apollo 11 - Approaching the Moon Despite Warning Alarms
As the astronauts approach the Moon, they make ready to separate the lunar landing module from the main ship. Even if things go right, it’s a dangerous mission. Mission control asks for a “go, no go” from the individual controllers. Descending too fast, Eagle (the landing module) c...
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Apollo 11 - Buzz Aldrin on the Moon
In this enhanced, high-definition version of NASA's original video, we see Buzz Aldrin - the second man to step foot on the Moon - descend from the LEM (Lunar Excursion Module).  It is July 20, 1969.  The clip, comparing the original video with its digitized version, was released by NASA ...
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Apollo 11 - Close-up View of Launch
As the F-1 engines of the mighty Saturn V rocket roar, Apollo 11 ascends.  Windows throughout a three-mile radius shake as three astronauts begin their journey to the Moon.  It is July 16, 1969.These NASA close-up views show huge pieces of ice as they fall to the ground during launch. ...
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Apollo 11 - Launch and Journey to the Moon
July 20, 1969 was a “day that shook the world.” Apollo 11 successfully reached the moon and two astronauts (Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin) stepped onto the lunar surface. It was one of the greatest technological achievements in world history. This video clip - from the BBC - combines hi...
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Apollo 11 - Lunar Landing and Return to Earth
Despite dangerous moments and uncertain warning-alarms, Armstrong and Aldrin safely land on the Moon. President Kennedy’s expressed desire - to land men on the Moon and return them safely to Earth within a decade - has actually happened. People all over the world watched the landing in real ti...
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Apollo 11 - Mission Highlights
In this video, we see highlights of the Apollo 11 Moon Mission - from launch to return.  The feat was accomplished as the result of work performed by thousands of people.  Grateful for the opportunity to be part of the crew, Buzz Aldrin made the following transmission to Earth, before he ...
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Apollo 11 - Moonwalk Montage
In this video, we see NASA's compilation of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's walks on the Moon.  The clip compares original archive footage, of the Apollo 11 mission, with a digitally enhanced version.  
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