How We Make Rockets That Reach the Moon
Join Dr. Roger Billings and the Science Live team as we explore how we make rockets that reach the Moon, featuring NASA’s Artemis II mission — the first crewed return to the Moon in over 50 years!
In this lesson, discover what makes the massive SLS rocket so powerful: its giant solid rocket boosters, liquid hydrogen fuel, and the incredible engineering that lifts millions of pounds into space. You’ll also explore the advanced Orion spacecraft, the groundbreaking laser communication system that beamed HD video from 240,000 miles away, and the record-breaking 252,000-mile journey that took humans farther from Earth than ever before.
Whether you’re a budding space enthusiast, curious about the Artemis program, learning about rocket science, or dreaming of becoming an astronaut, this lesson has something for you. Perfect for students who want to understand the real engineering and technology behind sending rockets — and people — all the way to the Moon and beyond!
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See you on the next science live!
This was a great episode! The next episode should be about future plans for Artemis 3!
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I enjoy watching these each week
When will the moon station be in the moons orbit?
The Artemis mission sounds interesting. Can’t wait to see more come from it.
do you think living on another planet will happen in our lifetime?
Who was the first person to make a spaceship?
I would love to have a moon rock! Happy Wednesday!
How can someone make a rocket. How many years dose it takes?
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How much fuel does it take to get to Mars and back twice?
Wonder if any one gets motion sickness?
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How much was the fuel to make it to the moon?
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I watched the Artemis mission live on NASA’s YouTube channel. It was amazing to see new moon craters on the never before seen side of the moon, and I’m really glad nothing went wrong.
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Hello from the Carolinas
4 miles packed into a little box??? Definitely was highly engaged in the first topic
How much in rocket fuel does it burn, there and back?
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Haha, welcome to the comment section Cole! We’re so glad you’re here!
I’m so excited to see this year’s Science Fair projects! 😀 (I’d make my own, but I’m really busy most of the time- T^T)
Well you have next year I hope you can’t create one I made one you will see if I win I hope you have a great day
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Do you think plant based meats made by scientists would be more popular in the future
Hello from bangladesh
I am from china and i have bengalese takas.
I love rockets!!!
The Artemis rocket launch was a pleasure to watch!
I really enjoyed the live this week, thank you!
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I was listening during the stream but forgot to comment, I had a lot of fun watching the whole Artimus process live when it happened (the test, rocket checks, leaving earth and coming back) I love hearing about space!
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I enjoy learning about rockets. Loved watching th Artemis launch and return as well.
How much fuel does it take to get to the moon and back?
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I wish the video did not go back to the beginning when I comment.
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eeek i love this since i watched the whole artemis II launch and the landing
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WHERE DID THEY LAND?
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How much fuel will take if you go To The Moon & Back?
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What happens to a balloon in space?
Best yet, can’t wait to see when we get to the Moon
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Hello from Texas
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Hello from New York and I loved science live today and I find it cool how the Artemis 2 did that, I also think its cool how people found those huge bones to that huge croc.
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how do scientists figure out what dinosaurs’ skin texture was?
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Can the moon pull the rockets in to orbit?
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How long did it take the rocket to go to the moon and back?
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Did you fill the Rockets up with rocket fuel?
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I never knew NASA sent astronuats to the moon again!
Hi everybody is everyone having a great day.
yes thanks how about you?
The rocks that r51 had were all so funny.
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Space is scary
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We watched artemis splash down on tv
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Hello! Thank you for everyones time tonight. Tonights live was awesome!
It was nice learning about the recent space launch
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I didn’t know parachutes were so big!
Liked learning about the rocket.
This weeks episode was very entertaining and fun to watch.
Joshua, I liked how in the inspirational speech it talks about how you can choose what you want to be in the world.
Amazing once again.
Hello from Indiana
Great video!
This was a great episode! How long does it typically take to design a space rocket ship?
Thank you Tabias! I love to hear about the moon! It’s very interesting how they went to the back of the moon! That sounds scary to me!😬
Artemis Is Really Cool
Thank you i love science live.
Thank you Roger billings
Thanks Acellus! Sorry I forgot to comment during the Live…. To interesting topic!
Second time watching Science Live made me giggle and learn quite a lot about rocket fuel and what the Artemis did when going around the moon. I loved the NASA Area 51 little show it was hilarious to watch 51 selling fake moon rocks with googly eyes on them. Can the moon rocks be sold at the store? I would buy one.🌙
Hey Matthew! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!
Yes I can’t wait.
Thank you all! See you next Wednesday!
what were the engings used for artiems
By the transitive property does that mean dr. B was mentored by Thomas Edison?
i love space!!
Each video is so different!
I love this live so much you know every week I am always waiting for wednesday science live cause I get to see my favorite people Rodger Billings you have made such a beautiful learning program for learning thank you so much for making acellus I made a song for acellus when I was 13 years old I am 14 now and I learned so much and I love every thing I learned thanks so much for doing these lives the are so fun and thanks for all you do
Me too 🙂
An Acellus song?! How awesome! Keep up the great work!
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Hi from TN
Good luck reading all of the comments.
Loving the show
Hello from Illinois
Always a joy to learn about space during science live.