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My Path: From Intern to Astrophysicist; Dr. Kelly Korreck

Solar Physicist Dr. Kelly Korreck tells the story of her career from a young University of Michigan undergraduate student to being a Solar Physicist for the NASA Parker Solar Probe.

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Astronomy, Behind the scenes, People, Satellites, Spaceflight, Stars, Sun, Technology and Engineering, Telescopes, and Women
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9dg3HU7hs0
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STEM in 30: Moon Rocks

This episode of STEM in 30 explores Moon rocks and what they can tell us not only about the Moon but also about our own planet.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bWxGbXEptQ
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STEM in 30: Mars Rovers

In this episode of STEM in 30, we explore the construction of the Mars rovers as well as the science that is being done 140 million miles away on the Red Planet.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o4QdvorzQs&t=6s
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40 Years of (Triton) Summer

On Triton, Neptune’s largest moon, seasons last an average of 40 years, complete with nitrogen snow. Here’s how Triton’s summer solstice compares to Earth’s.

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https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/40-years-triton-summer
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STEM in 30: Solar Eclipse Special: Live From the Path of Totality

STEM in 30 celebrates the 2017 Great American Eclipse live from Liberty, Missouri, in the path of totality, and at the Phoebe Waterman Haas Public Observatory at the Museum in Washington, DC.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCcr3b638hQ
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Nancy Grace Roman Mother of Hubble

The scientists who opened the skies to humanity without ever leaving the ground.

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https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/nancy-grace-roman-mother-of-hubble/BQJip-zUKGlyJA
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What’s New in Aerospace: Summer Fun Summer Sun: The Solstice

During this live chat we discussed the solstice and answered your questions about the Sun.

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https://youtu.be/LiD_y0lOy2E
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What’s New in Aerospace: Apollo Moon Rocks

During Apollo 15 astronauts James Irwin and Dave Scott found a rock on the Moon that became known as the Genesis Rock.

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Astronomy, Apollo program, and Moon (Earth)
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https://youtu.be/YC3dyoOHc7Y
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What’s New in Aerospace: Nation Wide Balloon Launch Update

Teacher Trevor MacDuff, students Audrey and Jack, and KMBC9 Meteorologist Neville Miller discuss their balloon launch and what students can learn from a launch.

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https://youtu.be/QAXpxif3Jdc
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What’s New in Aerospace: Science on Station

TJ Creamer and NanoRacks project manager Brock Howe, and Sarah Quasny from NASA program integration to talk about how science is conducted on the station.

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Satellites, Science, Space stations, Technology and Engineering, and Spaceflight
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https://youtu.be/WAy2i2RcVJo
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What’s New in Aerospace: The Great Conjunction

The two biggest planets in our solar system, Saturn and Jupiter, are coming together in the sky in a once–in–a–lifetime way called a Great Conjunction.

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Astronomy, and Telescopes
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https://youtu.be/eMrIMFfEn6Y
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What’s New in Aerospace: Mars Perseverance Live Chat

Join National Air and Space Museum scientists as they answered questions about Perseverance’s landing on Mars.

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https://youtu.be/Rm6Wx5Zfr6E