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Aeronautics: 21st Century Flight

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Aeronautics is the science of flight as well as the theory and practice of aircraft navigation. Any machine that flies through the air falls into the field of aeronautics. This includes helicopters, airplanes, as well as space vehicles such as the SpaceX Dragon and the retired NASA space shuttles. Aerodynamics is a branch of physical science which deals with the motion of air and the way that it interacts with objects in motion.

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Runtime: 11 minutes 45 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Aeronautics, Physics, Space Sciences
Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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Release Year: 2012
Producer/Distributor: TMW Media Group
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Still image from: A Flying Telescope in a 747?!

Illustration of a man standing at a podium with the seal of the President of the United States of America on it while gesturing towards a plane flying in the sky pulling a banner that says, "National Aviation Day". Caption: established National Aviation Day on August 19

Cylindrical metal duct with a control box and large valve control. Sign on wall says Supersonic Wind Tunnel. Caption: We have a tunnel that will reach Mach 3 on a small scale.

Extremely complex machine with interconnected cylindrical objects and wiring harnesses. Caption: It starts with an idea or concept.

Still image from: Charles Lindbergh and the New York to Paris Flight

A cube shaped space craft on a tripod of legs and four rotor-like wings on top sitting on the surface of a barren planet. Caption: 5 Survive Mars Environment. "And it has to survive the harsh environment of Mars."

A blue whale in the water, from above. Caption: Blue whales are the largest animals

Large warehouse with airplanes in various stages of construction. Caption: Our team supports the triple seven directly.

Rocket-like object. Time to go outside… Caption: (man) T-minus 10, 9, 8….

Woman speaking into a microphone. Caption: so you're starting on your career pathway early.