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14, Episode 304 - Over the last few years Destination Tomorrow has produced
many informative segments that have highlighted NASA technology. In fact, some
technologies and achievements have been so successful we thought they might warrant
a closer look. After years of research and development, the Mars Exploration Rovers
have landed and are conducting experiments on the Martian surface; we'll get an
update on this amazing achievement. We also reported on new type of catalytic
converter that could potentially eliminate pollution in automobiles. Since then
this technology has been applied in creative ways. And video games are now assisting
doctors in treating ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; we follow
up on this stimulating new technology. Program
15, Episode 305 - Destination Tomorrow looks at one of Saturn's most fascinating
moons called Titan. Learn about how this moon that has one of the best chances
for life to exist in its hazy, thick atmosphere. NASA is working on a unique technique
called Aerobraking to slow spacecraft into orbit around distant planets. And Johnny
Alonso finds out how advanced materials including Kevlar can stop a bullet in
its tracks. Program 19, Episode 404 - Program
19 consists of four exciting segments. In the "Behind the Scenes" segment,
viewers will learn about a joint governmental agency working to redesign the national
airspace; in the "Tech Watch" segment, viewers will learn about a new
type of airplane which may soon be flying in the Martian Atmosphere; in the "Retrospective"
segment viewers find out how NASA's Wind Shear Detection program helped save countless
lives; and viewers find out about the Hypersonic X-43 aircraft in the "How
it Works" segment. Program 20, Episode 405
- Program 20 consists of four exciting segments. In the "Behind
the Scenes" segment, viewers will learn about the new Mars Reconnaissance
Orbiter; in the "Tech Watch" segment, viewers will learn about a new
type medical device that will give Doctors a form of X-Ray vision; in the "Retrospective"
segment viewers find out how the Space Shuttle program was started; and viewers
find out about sonic booms in the "How it Works" segment. Click
here to preview online Program 24,
Episode 504 - Program #24 will focus on the Mars Phoenix mission; The
Crew Exploration and Crew Launch Vehicles; Viking Mission to Mars 30 years later,
and How Space Suits work. Program 25, Episode
505 - Program #25 highlights radiation protection efforts done by NASA.
We will focus on how NASA plans to tackle radiation questions for travel to the
Moon and Mars. |
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