Rise of the Rockets -
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Marvel at a new era of space exploration and accessibility, thanks to NASA's return to crewed spaceflight, as well as private companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, and technologies that make rockets cheaper and more powerful than ever.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4605

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PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines.

Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.

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Sun, Aug 2	8:00 P.M.	Pluto and Beyond NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Aug 3	1:00 A.M.	Pluto and Beyond NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Aug 4	7:00 P.M.	Pluto and Beyond NH World (11.3)
Tue, Aug 4	10:00 P.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Alien Worlds NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Aug 5	12:00 A.M.	Pluto and Beyond NH World (11.3)
Wed, Aug 5	8:00 A.M.	Pluto and Beyond NH World (11.3)
Wed, Aug 5	9:00 P.M.	Return to the Moon NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Aug 6	1:00 A.M.	Return to the Moon NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Aug 6	10:00 P.M.	Great American Eclipse NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Aug 7	3:00 P.M.	Return to the Moon NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Aug 8	12:30 P.M.	Return to the Moon NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Aug 9	6:30 A.M.	Return to the Moon NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Aug 11	7:00 P.M.	Return to the Moon NH World (11.3)
Wed, Aug 12	12:00 A.M.	Return to the Moon NH World (11.3)
Wed, Aug 12	8:00 A.M.	Return to the Moon NH World (11.3)
Wed, Aug 19	9:00 P.M.	Human: Origins NHPBS (11.1)