Great courses (DVD)

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Disc 1. Innovating the New Space Frontier -- To Boldly Go Again: Back to the Moon -- Dare Mighty Things: Destination Mars -- The Future of Living in Space -- Next-Generation Space Stations -- Life Support and Futuristic Space Suit Designs ; Disc 2. The Future of Food in Space -- From Surviving to Thriving in Space -- Space Tourism and the Overview Effect -- Using Space to Benefit Life on Earth -- Finding Life in the Universe -- The New Ethical Problems of Space

More than half a century after humans first walked on the Moon, exciting new space adventures are in the works. Thanks to major advances in rocketry, robotics, and other space technologies, humanity is on the verge of returning to the Moon, exploring Mars, building permanent orbiting space stations, expanding space tourism, and pushing the boundaries of exploration throughout the solar system and beyond. The Future of Space Exploration explores these exciting developments in 12 half-hour episodes, hosted by space architect and executive Dr. Ariel Ekblaw. She is joined by experts from diverse space-related fields, each offering unique insights on this greatest of all adventures. Topics include NASA's Artemis program for a sustained human presence on the Moon, the challenge of a roundtrip mission to Mars, the next generation of space stations, the future of space tourism, and cutting-edge advances in spacesuits, radiation protection, robotic assistants, and in-space living - including more comfortable crew quarters and better food. By the end of this course, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges, innovations, and possibilities of space exploration - and maybe even be inspired to take part in it yourself!

Originally released as an educational film in 2025

Wide screen

Ariel Ekblaw

DVD, wide screen