The Space Shuttle facilitated our ability to observe both earth and the universe from low-earth orbit. It is where we learned how to live and work in space and study the effects of microgravity. The shuttle program also changed who could be an astronaut. Have you ever wanted to fly on the Shuttle? What position would you want to have? This video was a part a full episode of STEM in 30 titled ""8 minute ride: The Space Shuttle at 40"" To watch the full episode visit: https://youtu.be/RpomQWwmsLM For more learning resources be sure to check out Smithsonian Learning Labs: https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/space-shuttle/Eo19xJ5HeiYjFXMa#r For more FREE teacher resources from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum visit STEM in 30, the museum's Emmy nominated TV show for middle school students: https://airandspace.si.edu/stem-30
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3 min 49 sec
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