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Xploration Outer Space: Citizen Science

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Emily Calandrelli discovers various ways the public is helping scientists explore outer space from sending bacteria samples to the International Space Station to tweeting observations about the Northern Lights. Another way they help is by using home computers to search for alien life. Part of the "Xploration Outer Space" series.

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Runtime: 22 minutes 23 seconds

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Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Season 6 / Ep 6
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Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Grade Level: 7 - 12
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