Zero Gravity
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"Zero Gravity" is an educational documentary about coding, robotics, and space exploration through the ZERO Robotics competition. Set in San Jose, the film follows a middle school team as they learn computer programming, algorithms, coordinate systems, strategy, and problem-solving to control SPHERES satellites aboard the International Space Station. The video highlights STEM concepts including autonomous robotics, satellite positioning systems, simulation, engineering design, and teamwork, while connecting them to NASA missions, Mars exploration, and the history of human spaceflight. It also emphasizes perseverance, collaboration, and equitable access to technology education, making it relevant to computer science, mathematics, engineering, and career-readiness curricula.
Media Details
Runtime: 52 minutes, 38 seconds
- Topic: History, Science, Technology
- Subtopic: Coding, Computer Science, Documentaries, Robotics, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: 8 - 12
- Release Year: 2025
- Producer/Distributor: Good Docs
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