Countdown to Launch - Seeker

3 Seasons

42 Episodes

Countdown to Launch takes a deep dive into upcoming space missions from around the world, interviewing the people involved and exploring all the science, innovation and technology involved.

NASA's James Webb Telescope Launch Is About to Make History

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NASA's James Webb Telescope Launch Is About to Make History

The James Webb Space Telescope is FINALLY ready for launch.

SpaceX Is About to Launch Its Biggest Rocket Ever

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SpaceX Is About to Launch Its Biggest Rocket Ever

SpaceX’s operation out of Boca Chica, Texas has been making steady progress towards its goal of creating a reusable spacecraft that can take humans to the moon or Mars.

SpaceX Is About to Make History Again, Here’s How

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SpaceX Is About to Make History Again, Here’s How

On September 15, 2021, SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 mission is set to usher us into a new era of spaceflight.

Boeing’s Historic Starliner Capsule Is Heading Back to the ISS

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Boeing’s Historic Starliner Capsule Is Heading Back to the ISS

Boeing’s historic Starliner capsule is heading back to the ISS.

SpaceX and NASA Will Deliver Next-Generation Power to the ISS

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SpaceX and NASA Will Deliver Next-Generation Power to the ISS

SpaceX and NASA are teaming up again to launch their 22nd Commercial Resupply Services mission to the ISS — but this time, they're bringing along tools to give it a solar power makeover.

China’s New Space Station Will Join the ISS in Earth’s Orbit

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China’s New Space Station Will Join the ISS in Earth’s Orbit

China is about to launch the first module of its latest space station into orbit, but with an ambitious timeline.

SpaceX Will Launch Its Next Human Spaceflight to the ISS

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SpaceX Will Launch Its Next Human Spaceflight to the ISS

SpaceX's next launch to space will have the most international crew to date, with astronauts from NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration.

The Latest SpaceX Starship Prototype Is About to Launch

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The Latest SpaceX Starship Prototype Is About to Launch

SpaceX is gearing up for the launch of its next Starship prototype, SN11 — here's what you need to know.

Why the ISS Will Be Receiving Experiments With Worms and Grape Juice

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Why the ISS Will Be Receiving Experiments With Worms and Grape Juice

Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket is getting ready for its next resupply mission to the ISS, sending various science experiments to orbit — including worms and grape juice

How the Seven Minutes of Terror Could Make or Break NASA’s Perseverance

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How the Seven Minutes of Terror Could Make or Break NASA’s Perseverance

NASA's Perseverance rover is entering the most intense phase of its mission — here’s how the seven minutes of terror could make or break its landing on the red planet.

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