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Experience the breathtaking beauty of our planet like never before with our extended cut of celebration of Earth Day 2021. This mesmerizing cinematic journey takes you on a visually stunning expedition around the world, showcasing the diverse landscapes, ecosystems, and natural wonders that make Earth a truly remarkable and unique place. In this extended edition, you'll be treated to even more awe-inspiring scenes, from the serene tranquility of lush rainforests to the dynamic power of cascading waterfalls. Marvel at the vibrant colors of coral reefs and the grandeur of towering mountain ranges. Witness the dance of the Northern Lights and the majesty of the Sahara Desert. Narrated by renowned environmental experts and featuring a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, this extended cut not only provides a feast for the eyes but also serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving our planet's fragile ecosystems and natural resources. Earth Day is a time for reflection, and "4K Earth Views Extended Cut" invites you to connect with the Earth's beauty and consider the role we all play in protecting it for future generations. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, an environmental advocate, or simply someone who appreciates the wonders of our world, this extended cut is a must-see experience. Let's come together to appreciate the Earth's splendor and renew our commitment to its conservation. Join us on this extraordinary journey for Earth Day 2021 and be inspired to make a difference in the world.

This video uses data gathered from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft to recreate some of the stunning views of the Moon that the Apollo 13 astronauts saw on their perilous journey around the farside in 1970. These visualizations, in 4K resolution, depict many different views of the lunar surface, starting with earthset and sunrise and concluding with the time Apollo 13 reestablished radio contact with Mission Control. Also depicted is the path of the free return trajectory around the Moon, and a continuous view of the Moon throughout that path. All views have been sped up for timing purposes — they are not shown in "real-time." Credits: Data Visualization by: Ernie Wright (USRA) Video Produced & Edited by: David Ladd (USRA) Music provided by Universal Production Music: "Visions of Grandeur" - Frederick Wiedmann This video is public domain and along with other supporting visualizations can be downloaded from the Scientific Visualization Studio at: http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13537 If you liked this video, subscribe to the NASA Goddard YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/NASAExplorer Follow NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center · Instagram http://www.instagram.com/nasagoddard · Twitter http://twitter.com/NASAGoddard · Twitter http://twitter.com/NASAGoddardPix · Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NASA.GSFC · Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc

Experiments have taken place aboard the International Space Station to study cement-based concrete in microgravity. ISS Science: http://www.nasa.gov/iss-science NASA Science: http://science.nasa.gov/

A new Earth science mission, led by NASA and the French space agency Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), will help communities plan for a better future by surveying the planet’s salt and freshwater bodies. The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission will measure the height of water in lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and the oceans. As climate change accelerates the water cycle, more communities around the world will be inundated with water while others won’t have enough. SWOT data will be used to improve flood forecasts and monitor drought conditions, providing essential information to water management agencies, civil engineers, universities, the U.S. Department of Defense, disaster preparedness agencies, and others who need to track water in their local areas. In this video, examples of how SWOT data will be used in these communities are shared by a National Weather Service representative in Oregon, an Alaska Department of Transportation engineer, researchers from the University of Oregon and University of North Carolina, a NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientist working with the Department of Defense, and a JPL scientist working with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Agency. :30 - Flood Watches & Warnings - Portland, Oregon 1:08 - Water Management - Fern Ridge Lake, Oregon 2:05 - Protecting Infrastructure - Alaska 2:54 - National Security - Department of Defense 3:24 - Coastal Protection - Mississippi River Delta SWOT is expected to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California in December 2022. The mission is a collaboration between NASA and CNES, with contributions from the Canadian Space Agency and UK Space Agency. JPL, which is managed for NASA by Caltech in Pasadena, California, leads the U.S. component of the project. To learn more about the mission, visit: https://swot.jpl.nasa.gov Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/CNES/Thales Alenia Spac

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