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Xploration Outer Space Season 2, Episode 4: Space This Amusement Park
What do space and Amusement parks have in common? Join Emily Calandrelli and astronaut Jon McBride as they discover how amusement park rides can be just like space travel. Weightlessness, high G’s, and disorientation are all a part of the human experience in space. Jon provides his first hand account of how these rides can give us a glimpse of what its like beyond our home planet. Watch Xploration Outer Space Season 2, Episode 4 Space This Amusement Park in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Xploration Outer Space Season 2, Episode 4 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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