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Science off the Sphere

Science off the Sphere

Astronaut and chemist Dr. Don Pettit does physics demos that are out of this world. Currently on board the International Space Station, Dr. Pettit presents fantastic physics that can only be demonstrated in micro-gravity.

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Science off the Sphere Challenge

Join the fun! Participate in the Physics Challenge. At the end of each video Dr. Pettit poses a challenge question.

Submit your answers below for a chance to have your name read from space and receive a snazzy t-shirt from Earth.

Challenge #2 Question:

Related tweets — «It's tea time at the #ISS. Watch how @astro_Pettit & the 'Bistro-nauts' take a break in space»

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Computer Education: it's not rocket science - ABC South Australia - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

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Does Owning a Gun Increase or Decrease Safety? Science Answers | Skeptikai
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Largest ever Cherenkov telescope sees first light #space #science #astronomy #physics

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Christian Kids Explore Chemistry | Daze of Adventure
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Comparing #ISS to other space exploration vehicles (G...

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Comparing #ISS to other space exploration vehicles (Gizmodo picture): #ISUTweetup

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NPP Delta II Rollback (201110270008HQ)
nasa hq photo posted a photo: The Delta II rocket with it's NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) spacecraft payload is seen shortly after the service structure was rolled back on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

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The UK from the International Space Station at night - beautiful! #ISS #space #photography

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Station Crew Opens Dragon's Hatch

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Watch Don Pettit open the hatch to the Dragon spacecraft aboard the #ISS Saturday.

Science off the Sphere: Space Soundwaves

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@desolatemoon Another great science spot from @astro_pettit mixing water & sound waves on #ISS. Love it!

Walking On Air

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Another breathtaking #timelapse video of Earth from the #ISS - #NASA #EXP30

#ISS in articles

SpaceX Dragon Makes History, Docks With the ISS [PICS...

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Awesome day in #space for the #ISS @SpaceX @NASAGoddard @NASA @NASA_Johnson @NASAKennedy

Watch Live: SpaceX's Dragon Undocks, Deorbits and Ret...

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500 people are currently watching the Space Station prepare #Dragon for departure. Join us: #ISS #NASA

Watch Live: SpaceX's Rendezvous With the Space Statio...

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rt @wiredscience If you missed it: video & photos of SpaceX's successful berthing to the space station #dragon #iss

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News Bulletin - 09:35 GMT update

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And more from #ISS, 2nd way to measure body mass in space: via Newton's 2nd law.

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Today 2 students will find out their ideas will b experiments on the #ISS w/ @NASA @YouTube @Spaceadventures chk out

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