Power Trip: The Story of Energy - Space (2023)

Modern energy takes us on a journey to the final frontier. This episode traces the history of space travel, with a focus on the energy innovations making it possible. Energy is required at every step in space exploration, and new forms of energy must be developed to reach other star systems. Space exploration lets us examine earth-bound energy challenges like climate change. Welcome to PBS America, a channel curated for an international audience from America's Public Broadcasting Service, PBS.

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