Why With Nye: Earth Flyby (Episode 2)
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesOn October 9, 2013, NASA's “Juno” spacecraft used the Earth's gravity as a slingshot to propel the spacecraft all the way to Jupiter. Bill Nye gives the inside scoop on Juno's historic Earth flyby. Part of the “Why With Nye” series. Note: Contains artwork with nudity.
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Runtime: 2 minutes 33 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Astronomy, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2016
- Producer/Distributor: NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
- Series: Why With Nye
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