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Considered by many to be the most astounding machine ever built, this reusable spaceship is the apex of flight technology; the challenges and the critical issues that led to NASA's decision to create an "airplane" to navigate space.
Considered by many to be the most astounding machine ever built, this reusable spaceship is the apex of flight technology; the challenges and the critical issues that led to NASA's decision to create an "airplane" to navigate space.
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Modern Marvels
S16, EP21 "Engines"Story of the development of engines and motors, with particular emphasis on the ones that have profoundly changed society; beginning with the steam engine, a look at how it was developed, how it works, and how it led to the Industrial Revolution.
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S9, EP41 "Tailgating"A journey around the U.S. to legendary tailgating colleges like Penn State, the University of Miami, and a visit to the home-team parking lots of the Packers, Cowboys, and Eagles; the evolution of tailgating from horse and buggy to tricked-out RV.
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S9 "Car Crashes"Technological advancements may eliminate the need for human drivers, possibly reducing the frequency of car accidents.
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S11, EP11 "Edwards Air Force Base"Examine Edwards Air Force Base's colorful history as America's premier flight test center for over 60 years; every Air Force aircraft was tested there, including current projects like the Airborne Laser designed to destroy ballistic missiles.
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As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, ESPN looks back at notable sports happenings that occurred from 1979 to 2009 with this documentary series featuring 30 films from some of Hollywood's finest directors and producers. Peter Berg, Barry Levinson, John Singleton, Spike Jonze, Dan Klores, Barbara Kopple, Ron Shelton and Albert Maysles are among the filmmakers involved, and the stories told include the shocking trade of Wayne Gretzky in 1988, the Baltimore Colts' nighttime move in 1984, Reggie Miller's rivalry with the New York Knicks, the death of Len Bias in 1986, a profile of George Steinbrenner and his family business, and a look at Michael Jordan's attempt at a baseball career. A new series of 30 films premiered in October 2012 with "Broke," about the challenges athletes face in managing their money.
Forensic Files
Eagle-eyed technical experts prove there is no such thing as a perfect crime as they assemble the pieces every criminal leaves behind. Dramatic crime re-creations and, sometimes, part of the investigations are a staple of the series. Some of the re-creations include alternate versions of the crimes, which are disproved by science. The show's episodes follow each case from the initial investigation until it reaches its legal resolution.
Aerial America
Some people like to hop in a car to take a road trip across America, visiting as many landmarks as possible along the way. Since such a trek can take a while to complete, taking a flight across America might be a better option for some people. "Aerial America" takes viewers on such a flight, offering rare looks at some of the nation's best-loved landmarks from high in the sky. Cameras capture the history and pageantry of America as they zoom over busy cityscapes and quiet, rural lands. Many episodes focus on a specific state, showcasing highlights of the state's beauty, while others revolve around themes such as the best small towns and natural wonders found in the country.
Air Disasters
Statistically, traveling by airplane is safer than driving and other forms of transportation, but when something goes wrong during a flight, it can be catastrophic with potentially hundreds of lives at stake. This series examines some of the world's worst air disasters, using official reports, transcripts and interviews with people involved to tell the stories of midair mishaps and discover what went wrong in each case. Episodes include a discussion of how the weather affects flights -- including stories of aviation disasters and near-misses -- and a New Year's Eve flight that fell from the sky into the Florida Everglades.