Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science Kip Thorne and the Science of Interstellar
Dec 2, 2014
Famed physicist Kip Thorne discusses surviving a plunge into a black hole and the science behind 'Interstellar'. Topics include space exploration on Mars and Iapetus, the intersection of science and art in film, a five-dimensional universe, singularities, Jupiter and Voyager in interstellar space, and fun space trivia.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Space: Mars, Orion Launch, and Interstellar Science
02:13 • 9min
Exploring Science and Inspiration in Film
10:44 • 6min
Exploring a Five-Dimensional Universe and Gravity's Mystery
16:20 • 3min
Exploring Singularities and Science Behind Interstellar
19:44 • 3min
Exploring Jupiter and Voyager's Lead in Interstellar Space
22:26 • 3min
Space Trivia, Comet Mass, and Designing a Computer Icon
25:56 • 3min