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1997 · 50m · Documentary
Blast Off with the astronauts of the Space Shuttle on a real mission! Experience what it’s like to work and live in outer space! Learn all about the space program. Visit the launch pad, the rockets, astronaut training, and Mission Control! Discover what scientists are learning about our universe and see the world’s largest radio telescope!
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