Civics at the Movies: NASA and Hollywood
Civics 101
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Star Track - Is That Really True?
Nassa scientists develop new technology based on stuff they see in pop culture. Nick: I've heard shows like star track and star wars have actually spired scientists to make certain things. A nassa space craft sent to launch this week will try to change the trajectory of an asteroid, which could come in handy if earth is ever threatened by a rock from space. En pierre's nell, greenfield boyce reports nassathere's an actual nassa planetary defense office.
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