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Rise of the Rockets Preview

Preview: Season 46 Episode 5 | 29s

New technologies are making rockets cheaper and more powerful than ever before. As companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic make space more accessible, and NASA returns to crewed spaceflight, a new era of space exploration may be on the horizon.

Aired: 02/13/19 | Rating: NR

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