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Science and Nature

Why Do We Go to Space?

Join Joe Hanson as he explores curiosity and illuminates the science behind… well, everything.

Why Do We Go to Space?

Season 2 Episode 4 | 2m 53s

Why do we go to space? In the beginning of our space program, the answer had a lot to do with war and paranoia. But with the dawn of the space shuttle, that all changed. Where do we go from here?

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