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In cooperation with Space Scoop: Bringing news from across the Universe to children all around the world in video format.
Universe Awareness and the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

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Short, informative videos that introduce topics such as Chandra, astronomy and related news, with a hand-drawn look.

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The AstrOlympics project explores the spectacular range of science that we can find both in the impressive feats of the Olympic Games as well as in cosmic phenomena throughout the Universe.

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Recent discoveries and updates of the Chandra mission in video and audio formats.

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Q: What Space Shuttle was Chandra launched on?
A: Chandra was launched on NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia on July 23, 1999.

Q: How high does Chandra orbit?
A: Chandra flies more than 1/3 of the way to the moon!

Q: How quickly can Chandra move from one target to the next?
A: Chandra can move more slowly than the minute hand on a clock.