In this two-volume set, see what real astronauts go through, from initial candidate testing in the field to determine physical ability to selected astronauts preparing a mission on Earth to be replicated in space. Meet the astronauts up close and personal to learn about their specific backgrounds and schooling. Understand the prerequisites for becoming a viable astronaut candidate.

Blast off with the astronauts of the Space Shuttle on a real mission. Experience what it's like to work and live in outer space. Learn all about the space program. Visit the launch pad, the rockets, astronaut training, and Mission Control. Discover what scientists are learning about our universe and see the world's largest radio telescope.

Twenty-five years ago, NASA launched one of the most ambitious experiments in the history of astronomy: the Hubble Space Telescope. This single telescope has helped astronomers pinpoint the age of the universe, revealed the birthplace of stars, and uncovered black holes lurking at the heart of galaxies. In honor of its anniversary, Nova tells the remarkable story that forever changed our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it.

Chasing the moon reimagines the race to the moon for a new generation, upending much of the mythology surrounding the effort. The series recasts the Space Age as scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama. Utilizing overlooked and lost archival material, the film features a cast of characters who played key roles in these historic events.

In the heat of the Cold War, the USSR and USA compete for supremacy in outer space. They race to be the first nation to have a man complete a spacewalk. No price is too high and no risk is too great. To set off one of humankind₂s most ambitious missions, the USSR pair the unlikely duo of a seasoned war veteran and a fearless test pilot. Without proper testing, and inside a tiny spaceship, the two astronauts launch into the unknown to take on what...