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On July 29, 1958 the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - otherwise known as NASA - was created. For 55 years NASA has been exploring the outer limits of space, discovering what is beyond earth and performing engineering feats like sending people to the moon, Mars and back. In honor of NASA’s awe-inspiring scientific achievements and a curiosity for the intergalactic, this selection of wonderful clips explores the universe and beyond.
1. A TOY TRAIN IN SPACE
Stanley the train is four-year-old Nate’s favorite toy. Nate’s innovative father came up with an idea to send Stanley to space, using a weather balloon equipped with an HD camera and an old cell phone with GPS. Follow Stanley on his journey to the stratosphere in this adorable video.
Video by: Ron Fugelseth
2. EVOLUTION OF THE MOON
In the past 4.5 billion years the moon has changed considerably. In this fascinating video, watch the moon go from infancy to adulthood through images created from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Video by: NASA
3. CHRIS HADFIELD’S SPACE KITCHEN
How does one eat food in outer space? Astronaut Chris Hadfield breaks down how to chow in zero gravity, by creating a floating peanut butter and honey tortilla sandwich.
Video by: Canadian Space Agency
4. A VIEW FROM THE ISS AT NIGHT
This breathtaking timelapse video is a collection of photographs taken from the International Space Station, it’ll make you go wow!
Video by: Knate Meyers
5. ULTRA-HIGH DEFINITION VIEW OF 2012 VENUS TRANSIT
On June 5, 2012 the transit of Venus across the face of the sun was captured by the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), an advanced spacecraft designed to study the sun. This rare but predictable event will only happen in another one hundred years, so hold tight for 2117!
Video by: NASA
