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Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors

8 minutes, 5 seconds

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Asteroid in deep space breaks apart into many pieces. Text reads, “Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors.”

Comets, asteroids, and meteors are all over the solar system. This video discusses each one of these in detail and highlights the differences of each.

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Runtime: 8 minutes, 5 seconds

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Grade Level: 6 - 12
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Spacecraft enters the Martian atmosphere, causing intense heating and friction that is displayed in a glowing, fiery tail of light.
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Seedlings burst through the dry surface of an arid landscape. Text reads, “AIRS. Advancing Our Understanding of Earth’s Climate.”
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