Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through space exploration in this World Science Festival panel discussion. Discover the remarkable achievements of space missions over the past half-century, from Voyager 1's venture into interstellar space to the Parker Solar Probe's close encounter with the Sun. Explore the groundbreaking discoveries made by landers, rovers, and spacecraft that have visited all eight planets and their moons. Learn about powerful space telescopes searching for signs of life on exoplanets and the historic first image of a black hole. Join renowned astronomers and space scientists as they guide you through the cosmos, sharing insights on missions like Juno, Cassini, Hubble, and TESS. Delve into topics such as the Deep Space Network, space debris, and the future of space exploration, including the potential colonization of Mars. Gain a deeper understanding of our universe and humanity's role in unraveling its mysteries through the eyes of our advanced space technologies.
Syllabus
Intro
Welcome
Images from Juno and Cassini
Parker Solar Probe
Hubble
Insight
The Sun
Voyager
Planets
Tess
Hubble Telescope
Pillars of Creation
Infrared
Future of Hubble
Deep Space Network
Space Junk
Solar System
Colonizing Mars
Finding Context
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World Science Festival