The Innovations Powering Space Travel | Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Modern energy takes us on a journey to the final frontier. This episode traces the history of space travel, with a focus on the energy innovations making it possible. Lifting off into space depends on modern energy, and surviving in space also requires energy. Energy is required at every step in...

57 min - Science & Tech - PBS

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