Why Project Gemini Was NASA’s Riskiest Space Program

Why Project Gemini Was NASA’s Riskiest Space Program

In this Astrum episode, we’re digging into NASA’s most dangerous mission ever: Project Gemini. With the space race heating up, this series of 10 risky space flights - including NASA’s first spacewalk - pushed astronauts to the absolute edge. Find out how Gemini taught us to survive in space and paved the way to the Moon. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: ⁠https://astrumspace.kit.com⁠ [https://astrumspace.kit.com/] A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here: ⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/astrumspace?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=patreonpromotion]https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF [https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF]

We Found a Supermassive Black Hole Hurtling Through Space

For the first time ever, scientists have spotted a runaway supermassive black hole hurtling through space… alone. Leaving a trail of newborn stars in its wake, this cosmic giant is defying everything we know about how black holes behave. In this video, we’re diving into the mysteries scientists are racing to solve: How is this black hole creating new stars? Why is it not inside a galaxy? And how did it escape? ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Try Brilliant’s new interactive tutor for free and get 20% off an annual Premium subscription at https://brilliant.org/astrum/ [https://brilliant.org/?utm_medium=sponsor&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=astrum_010424] ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: ⁠https://astrumspace.kit.com⁠ [https://astrumspace.kit.com/] A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here: ⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/astrumspace?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=patreonpromotion]https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF [https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF]

Should Pluto Be a Planet Again?

Will Pluto ever be a planet again? This supercut explores our favourite dwarf planet: Pluto. We’ll discover why its planetary status really got revoked, take a closer look at what’s hiding under the surface, and reveal the surprising discoveries on its largest moon, Charon. To those returning and new to the channel: This video is a supercut of some of Astrum’s best Pluto videos, plus new and updated content. We’ve edited this into a new seamless video, remastered in 4K resolution. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Check out Ouranos with this link to find the best stargazing conditions and make the most of your next observing session: http://ouranos-app.com/download [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ouranos-stargazing-forecast/id6456041564] - start with a 7 day-free trial or grab 30% off an annual subscription ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: ⁠https://astrumspace.kit.com⁠ [https://astrumspace.kit.com/] A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here: ⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/astrumspace?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=patreonpromotion]https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF [https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF]

This Gravity Explanation Will Make You Question the Entire Universe

This compilation brings together Astrum’s best content on one of the universe’s biggest mysteries: gravity. We’ll dive into some mind-bending concepts: how gravity is actually just mass warping the fabric of spacetime, how gravitational waves ripple across the universe, and investigate the biggest gravitational anomalies we’ve ever seen.▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: ⁠https://astrumspace.kit.com⁠ [https://astrumspace.kit.com/] A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here: ⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/astrumspace?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=patreonpromotion]https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF [https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF]

This Moon Collision Did Something Crazy on Earth

Our Moon is covered with scars, but one is more recognisable than any other: Tycho. Formed in a violent impact that sent debris flying toward Earth, this iconic crater holds clues to the Moon’s hidden secrets. In this video, we’re digging into the evidence to discover what collided with the Moon, what happened here on Earth, and why the timeline still puzzles scientists today.▀▀▀▀▀▀ Get a 10% discount on your next VisiSolar purchase when you use code ASTRUM2026 or the following link: https://visisolar.com/discount/ASTRUM... [https://visisolar.com/] ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: ⁠https://astrumspace.kit.com⁠ [https://astrumspace.kit.com/] A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here: ⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/astrumspace?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=patreonpromotion]https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF [https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF]