There are thousands of satellites in space orbiting around Earth. They

The North Star is like a compass in the sky, always showing the way north. It also helps sailors navigate by revealing their distance from the equator.

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Ever since 1608 when a Dutch inventor experimented with using glass lenses to magnify distant objects, scientists have been pushing the limits, building new telescopes to explore the furthest reaches of the universe. This episode reveals the history of the telescope and looks ahead at telescopes of tomorrow.

How big is the Universe? It

History is full of great adventurers who have explored the farthest corners of the Earth. This episode profiles some of the most daring explorers to leave planet Earth and explore outer space.

Imagine piloting a spaceship flying at 25,000 km/h and trying to land on another object moving even faster. In this episode learn how astronauts travel from Earth to get to work on the International Space Station.

This episode looks at our beautiful, fragile Earth from outer space and shares some inspiring words from the people who

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Our planet is covered in unnatural light: light pollution from streetlights, buildings and billboards. What would it look like if we turned out the lights?

In 2006, a spacecraft called New Horizons set out on a mission to explore Pluto. It took 9 and a half years to travel from Earth to Pluto but the trip was well worth it.

In the year 1977, NASA sent out two space probes to explore outer space. On the probes they attached a Golden Record containing a special message for aliens should they find it.

How far away is the Moon? Why does it appear to change shape? What

"What makes Earth so special? Erath is the only known planet in the entire Universe to have life. In this episode of Space Kids, find what makes Earth the ideal place for life to flourish. What makes Earth so special? Erath is the only known planet in the entire Universe to have life. In this episode of Space Kids, find what makes Earth the ideal place for life to flourish."

When Astronauts spend time away in space, they

Have you ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut? This episode explains what takes to get a job in space.

Space is so enormous that the units we use to measure distances on Earth

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People have been making pictures of the night sky for thousands and thousands of years. Take a trip through history to see how we

Take a trip to Neptune the furthest planet from the Sun in our Solar System. Get an up-close look and find out how this cold, slushy planet gets its bright blue colour.

Like winter? Then you'll love Uranus, the coldest planets in our Solar System. Take a tour of the seventh planet from the Sun, where temperatures hover around -224

Take a tour of the sixth furthest planet from the sun in our Solar System, Saturn and get a close up look at its icy, rocky rings.

Chances are if you have looked up at night, you will have seen Jupiter shining brightly. This episode takes you up close for an even better look at the biggest, fastest spinning planet in our Solar System.

Welcome to the star nursery, where stars are born... a Nebula! This episode explores nebulae, those giant clouds of dust and gas in space.

Deep in the centre of our Galaxy, something mysterious and invisible is lurking. Something so powerful that it swallows entire stars!

Did you know, if it weren't for gravity you would just float away into space? This episode of Space Kids looks at the glue that holds our Universe together.

What is a Black Hole? | Comets | Is the Milky Way Made of Milk? | Is There Life on Other Planets?

Our Solar System | What is the Universe? | How Big is the Universe? | Stars in Our Eyes

What is an Aurora? | Eclipses | Pictures of the Night | Reclaiming the Sky

What is Gravity? | What is a Light Year? | What is a Microgravity? | Telescopes

What is a Star? | Constellations, A Story Book in the Sky | What is a Nebula? | North Star

Earth | The Sun | The Moon | Pale Blue Dot

Although humans haven

A Day in the Life of an Astronaut | How to Become an Astronaut | What is Mission Control? | Space Heroes

Those tiny little stars in the night sky are actually giant burning balls of gas in space. Find out all about those Super-Giants and Yellow Dwarfs in this superstar episode.

Mars | Venus | Mercury | Jupiter