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power trip: the story of energy

Modern energy takes us on a journey to the final frontier. This episode traces the history of space travel, with a focus on the energy innovations making it possible. Lifting off into space depends on modern energy, and surviving in space also requires energy. Energy is required at every step in space exploration, and new forms of energy must be developed to reach other star systems. Space exploration lets us examine earth-bound energy challenges like climate change.

Duration: 57 minutes and 42 seconds

Episode Number: 201

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About Power Trip: The Story of Energy:

Take a journey through the past, present and future of energy, humanity's most important resource, and uncover the hidden energy that is embedded in six major facets of our modern way of life.