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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Dr. Roger Billings is a visionary innovator whose work has touched the lives of millions of students and transformed the landscape of education. Widely known as “DrB” to the countless kids who benefit from his groundbreaking Acellus learning system, Dr. Billings has dedicated his life to advancing education through technology. As part of DrB’s lifelong commitment to supporting education, Science LIVE was launched as a way to “give back” by mentoring students in conjunction with the Roger Billings Scholarship Program.


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  1. Josslyn
    Josslyn on April 23, 2026 at 6:21 am

    I enjoyed learning about NASA’s mission and the SLS rocket.

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  2. Isabella
    Isabella on April 23, 2026 at 6:20 am

    This was a great science live.

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  3. Averleigh
    Averleigh on April 23, 2026 at 6:17 am

    Hello from Texas!

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  4. David
    David on April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am

    This video was very enjoyable thank you!

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  5. Mekayla
    Mekayla on April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am

    does the weight of a rocket affect how it travels in space?

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  6. Daniel
    Daniel on April 23, 2026 at 6:13 am

    Loved today’s episode!

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  7. Wayne
    Wayne on April 23, 2026 at 6:13 am

    THANK YOU

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  8. Heitor
    Heitor on April 23, 2026 at 6:12 am

    Hello from Brazil! I love the Artemis 2 mission, it’s a big step forward in lunar exploration.

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  9. Wylder
    Wylder on April 23, 2026 at 6:10 am

    Rockets are so cool!

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  10. Madison
    Madison on April 23, 2026 at 6:10 am

    Hello from North Carolina

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  11. Aiden
    Aiden on April 23, 2026 at 6:09 am

    I like learning about space.

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  12. Jaylon
    Jaylon on April 23, 2026 at 6:09 am

    Enjoyed watching!

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  13. Cash
    Cash on April 23, 2026 at 6:06 am

    here from TX.

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  14. Ho
    Ho on April 23, 2026 at 6:05 am

    It’s really excited! I’m waiting for next week.

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  15. Destiny
    Destiny on April 23, 2026 at 6:03 am

    I wish I could go to the moon one day. Thank you for the live.

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  16. Johannah
    Johannah on April 23, 2026 at 6:02 am

    I am amazed about all of this!!!

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  17. Christof
    Christof on April 23, 2026 at 6:01 am

    Thank you!! video is nice

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  18. Carys
    Carys on April 23, 2026 at 6:01 am

    I loved this episode! Can’t wait for next week’s!

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  19. Marelise
    Marelise on April 23, 2026 at 5:59 am

    Super interesting can’t wait for next time.

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  20. Sophie
    Sophie on April 23, 2026 at 5:57 am

    Hello from Japan

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  21. Juan
    Juan on April 23, 2026 at 5:56 am

    Space and rockets are my favourite. Can’t wait for next week.

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  22. Franco
    Franco on April 23, 2026 at 5:56 am

    I liked the example of the football field being the size of a rocket. It was interesting to learn rockets can use liquid or solid fuel.

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  23. Roxy
    Roxy on April 23, 2026 at 5:55 am

    this was so interesting to watch!!

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  24. Luke
    Luke on April 23, 2026 at 5:55 am

    the video was really cool, I loved the info about the rockets and to try and work out the distance from the earth to the moon, to sounds like a fun thing to do

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  25. Adalyn
    Adalyn on April 23, 2026 at 5:54 am

    This was so cool

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  26. Allison
    Allison on April 23, 2026 at 5:54 am

    I enjoyed learning about the ArtemisII moon mission. I can’t wait to see what happens in 2027 and for when the astronauts will land on the moon.

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  27. Livia
    Livia on April 23, 2026 at 5:53 am

    I love science live

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  28. Bethany
    Bethany on April 23, 2026 at 5:52 am

    Thank you science live

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  29. Arielle
    Arielle on April 23, 2026 at 5:52 am

    Hi from South Africa 🇿🇦

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  30. Tala
    Tala on April 23, 2026 at 5:50 am

    That rocket launch was pretty cool! I really enjoyed this weeks science live!

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  31. Levi
    Levi on April 23, 2026 at 5:50 am

    I really like breakthrough moments in science

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  32. William
    William on April 23, 2026 at 5:50 am

    the artemis 2 mission this past moth was something else, the interviews they did were really funny, but most of all its a massive achievement to go back to the moon after 60 years!

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  33. Chaniel
    Chaniel on April 23, 2026 at 5:47 am

    All about science

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  34. Lazar
    Lazar on April 23, 2026 at 5:45 am

    Science lives are the best, love to watch them!!

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  35. Brady
    Brady on April 23, 2026 at 5:44 am

    lets go!!!

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  36. Cooper
    Cooper on April 23, 2026 at 5:44 am

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  37. Caiden
    Caiden on April 23, 2026 at 5:44 am

    The Artemis program is really incredible.

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  38. Jordan
    Jordan on April 23, 2026 at 5:43 am

    Thank you for the information

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  39. Ain
    Ain on April 23, 2026 at 5:43 am

    Hi from South Africa

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  40. Mary-elizabeth
    Mary-elizabeth on April 23, 2026 at 5:42 am

    The best!

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  41. Brooklyn
    Brooklyn on April 23, 2026 at 5:42 am

    hi from Texas, I enjoyed the live

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  42. Lucas
    Lucas on April 23, 2026 at 5:38 am

    Thank you!!It was great

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  43. Dixie
    Dixie on April 23, 2026 at 5:37 am

    Thank you

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  44. Aston
    Aston on April 23, 2026 at 5:37 am

    The science fair projects make me so excited!!!

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  45. Raveyn
    Raveyn on April 23, 2026 at 5:37 am

    Happy spring!

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  46. Samuel
    Samuel on April 23, 2026 at 5:37 am

    here for science live!

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  47. Rebecca
    Rebecca on April 23, 2026 at 5:35 am

    Learning about the Artemis Rocket launch is very interesting.

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  48. Aisha
    Aisha on April 23, 2026 at 5:31 am

    Acellus is fun

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  49. Parker
    Parker on April 23, 2026 at 5:29 am

    From the moon to Mars!

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  50. Taylor
    Taylor on April 23, 2026 at 5:26 am

    Thank you. I am excited to learn about the rockets.

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  51. Kasche
    Kasche on April 23, 2026 at 5:25 am

    Love the video and quality , I feel like I’m observing so much information for these videos

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  52. Kaden
    Kaden on April 23, 2026 at 5:25 am

    wow rockets what’s next I’m excited

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  53. Zanya
    Zanya on April 23, 2026 at 5:23 am

    Amazing!!!👏🏻
    Thank you

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  54. Gianna
    Gianna on April 23, 2026 at 5:22 am

    Rockets are so cool!!

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  55. Arianna
    Arianna on April 23, 2026 at 5:21 am

    Science is always the best thank you

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  56. Rebecca
    Rebecca on April 23, 2026 at 5:20 am

    Learning about the Artemis Rocket Launch is really interesting.

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  57. Thomas
    Thomas on April 23, 2026 at 5:20 am

    Rocket science is so fascinating!

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  58. Eli
    Eli on April 23, 2026 at 5:19 am

    Wow that was so nice thank you

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  59. Layla
    Layla on April 23, 2026 at 5:18 am

    I love rock ships and I love learning about them❤️

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  60. Cristine
    Cristine on April 23, 2026 at 5:16 am

    This was interesting to watch! I enjoyed it.

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  61. Jaren
    Jaren on April 23, 2026 at 5:15 am

    another great science live!

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  62. Owen
    Owen on April 23, 2026 at 5:14 am

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    Mia on April 23, 2026 at 5:13 am

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  64. Owen
    Owen on April 23, 2026 at 5:13 am

    Very interesting Science Live as always!!!

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  65. Kensley
    Kensley on April 23, 2026 at 5:12 am

    We love breakthrough science with Tobias!! And 250,000 miles away- Wow

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  66. Sofiia
    Sofiia on April 23, 2026 at 5:08 am

    Thank you, until next time!

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  67. Roxy
    Roxy on April 23, 2026 at 5:08 am

    this is such an interesting videoo!

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  68. Zoey
    Zoey on April 23, 2026 at 5:06 am

    Peak video this week, excited for next time

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  69. Sienna
    Sienna on April 23, 2026 at 5:05 am

    Hello people!!! XD

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  70. Cameron
    Cameron on April 23, 2026 at 5:04 am

    This was a very good video cant wait to watch the next one

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  71. Tyla
    Tyla on April 23, 2026 at 5:03 am

    Awesome, thank you.

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  72. Rocco
    Rocco on April 23, 2026 at 5:01 am

    Hello from ny

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  73. Cayson
    Cayson on April 23, 2026 at 5:00 am

    I liked learning about NASA

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  74. Aaliyah
    Aaliyah on April 23, 2026 at 4:58 am

    Ι look forward to these every Wednesday!!!

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  75. Jackson
    Jackson on April 23, 2026 at 4:56 am

    Thank you for a great show!

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  76. Madelyn
    Madelyn on April 23, 2026 at 4:51 am

    what a wonderful livestream as always❤️

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  77. Addison
    Addison on April 23, 2026 at 4:50 am

    Very interesting video! Thank you!

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  78. Addison
    Addison on April 23, 2026 at 4:46 am

    thank you for the interesting video. Imagine if the alligator was so grumpy . Maybe he could’ve went to the moon.

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  79. Lynn
    Lynn on April 23, 2026 at 4:44 am

    i liked the rocket

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  80. Bethany
    Bethany on April 23, 2026 at 4:40 am

    Hello from South Africa

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  81. Kwabena
    Kwabena on April 23, 2026 at 4:39 am

    Thanks for another great live.

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  82. Noah
    Noah on April 23, 2026 at 4:29 am

    learning about rockets was cool

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  83. Zander
    Zander on April 23, 2026 at 4:29 am

    rockets are so interesting

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  84. Henro
    Henro on April 23, 2026 at 4:29 am

    Thank you Science

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  85. Violet
    Violet on April 23, 2026 at 4:29 am

    I love Artemis 2

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  86. Zack
    Zack on April 23, 2026 at 4:27 am

    What key technologies and scientific principles enable modern rockets to generate enough thrust and precision to travel from Earth to the Moon and successfully enter lunar orbit?

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  87. Isabella
    Isabella on April 23, 2026 at 4:27 am

    hi from tennessee

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  88. Zeke
    Zeke on April 23, 2026 at 4:26 am

    Comment enjoyed this live

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  89. Raya
    Raya on April 23, 2026 at 4:24 am

    Raya
    this is awesome news.

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  90. Braden
    Braden on April 23, 2026 at 4:23 am

    Very exciting that we’re heading back to the moon.

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  91. Silke
    Silke on April 23, 2026 at 4:19 am

    thank you I enjoyed the rocket launch

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  92. Alyssa
    Alyssa on April 23, 2026 at 4:18 am

    Loved it!

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  93. Ella
    Ella on April 23, 2026 at 4:16 am

    Hi from NH!

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  94. Ziya
    Ziya on April 23, 2026 at 4:12 am

    wow thank you see you next time

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  95. Ian
    Ian on April 23, 2026 at 4:12 am

    It would be so great to visit the moon!

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  96. Scott
    Scott on April 23, 2026 at 4:12 am

    Absolutely amazing episode! The Artemis II launch was extremely amazing to watch and experience from home, and I’m extremely excited for Artemis III! Space is just amazing.

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  97. Lina
    Lina on April 23, 2026 at 4:11 am

    Loved this episode

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  98. Bentley
    Bentley on April 23, 2026 at 4:10 am

    Thanks for the videos see you next time!

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  99. Jaylin
    Jaylin on April 23, 2026 at 4:06 am

    Thank you. Can’t wait for the next episode!

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  100. Liam
    Liam on April 23, 2026 at 4:06 am

    Very Interesting!!!

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  101. Walter
    Walter on April 23, 2026 at 4:06 am

    I feel smart after watching Science Live! I teach my family.

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  102. Brinley
    Brinley on April 23, 2026 at 4:04 am

    wow I love watching rockets launch

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  103. Johnny
    Johnny on April 23, 2026 at 4:04 am

    Thank you Science Live

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  104. Damien
    Damien on April 23, 2026 at 3:58 am

    I like science live.

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  105. Miroslava
    Miroslava on April 23, 2026 at 3:57 am

    Hello Dr. Roger Billings, why were the Proteges not in this lecture?

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  106. Melania
    Melania on April 23, 2026 at 3:56 am

    The rocket launch was epic!

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  107. Fabien
    Fabien on April 23, 2026 at 3:55 am

    Watching with my cat!

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  108. Khang
    Khang on April 23, 2026 at 3:54 am

    Thank you so much for your kindness and support.

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  109. Summer
    Summer on April 23, 2026 at 3:54 am

    Cool topic can’t wait till next week

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  110. Zaylee
    Zaylee on April 23, 2026 at 3:53 am

    Great Science Live !

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  111. Zoe
    Zoe on April 23, 2026 at 3:51 am

    Science is super cool!! Can’t wait for the next video! :))

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  112. Isabella
    Isabella on April 23, 2026 at 3:47 am

    hey from tennessee

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  113. Anabela
    Anabela on April 23, 2026 at 3:46 am

    Hi! I’ am so excited to learn more about space and rockets!

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  114. Isabella
    Isabella on April 23, 2026 at 3:46 am

    hey from tennssee

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  115. Kamakana
    Kamakana on April 23, 2026 at 3:41 am

    Thank you for sharing

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  116. Benjamin
    Benjamin on April 23, 2026 at 3:40 am

    The Artemis missions are really neat. Thank you.

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  117. Tristin
    Tristin on April 23, 2026 at 3:38 am

    AMAZING VIDEO

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  118. Livia
    Livia on April 23, 2026 at 3:36 am

    I love astronomy! This episode was so cool.

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  119. Kristina
    Kristina on April 23, 2026 at 3:36 am

    Another great and inspiring science live this week! Thank you!

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  120. Tran
    Tran on April 23, 2026 at 3:35 am

    Science is truly extraordinary!

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  121. Mattias
    Mattias on April 23, 2026 at 3:34 am

    This video was a pleasure to watch!!!

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  122. Summer
    Summer on April 23, 2026 at 3:30 am

    very interesting content

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  123. Roman
    Roman on April 23, 2026 at 3:23 am

    Dr. Roger Billings, if you were offered to go on the Artemis II would you?

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  124. Koon
    Koon on April 23, 2026 at 3:22 am

    What if there is something more powerful then rocket?

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  125. Zanthe
    Zanthe on April 23, 2026 at 3:20 am

    Thanks again for awesome science live!!!

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  126. Christian
    Christian on April 23, 2026 at 3:20 am

    i will be looking forwared to see next weeks video

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  127. Hamzah
    Hamzah on April 23, 2026 at 3:17 am

    I love science llive!

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  128. Caleb
    Caleb on April 23, 2026 at 3:15 am

    This year’s Science fair Projects are gonna be epic

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    Trinh on April 23, 2026 at 3:14 am

    I love it. Thank you so much.

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  130. Evander
    Evander on April 23, 2026 at 3:13 am

    Great job as always!!

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  131. Allie
    Allie on April 23, 2026 at 3:11 am

    Loved this live

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  132. Cayden
    Cayden on April 23, 2026 at 3:11 am

    Love rocket launches!!

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  133. Cameron
    Cameron on April 23, 2026 at 3:10 am

    Tuning in from Chicago!

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  134. Mabel
    Mabel on April 23, 2026 at 3:09 am

    See you again next week!

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  135. Iris
    Iris on April 23, 2026 at 3:09 am

    Hi from Texas!

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  136. Arion
    Arion on April 23, 2026 at 3:07 am

    Great video this week! It was cool to learn about rockets

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  137. Kara
    Kara on April 23, 2026 at 3:07 am

    This is really interesting

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  138. Mikayla
    Mikayla on April 23, 2026 at 3:04 am

    Why is the background always blue and not pink ?

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  139. Joseph
    Joseph on April 23, 2026 at 3:04 am

    Gets better every week. Thanks for taking the time and effort to help us learn

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  140. Julian
    Julian on April 23, 2026 at 2:54 am

    This was very interesting.

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  141. Mark
    Mark on April 23, 2026 at 2:51 am

    Maui Hawaii in the house

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  142. Alianhi
    Alianhi on April 23, 2026 at 2:46 am

    see you next week

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  143. Zane
    Zane on April 23, 2026 at 2:43 am

    Rockets are so cool

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  144. Daniel
    Daniel on April 23, 2026 at 2:43 am

    thank you for this weeks amazing sience live

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  145. Angeal
    Angeal on April 23, 2026 at 2:42 am

    Learning about Artemis 2 was really interesting!

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  146. Memphys
    Memphys on April 23, 2026 at 2:40 am

    The Artemis program is really cool. I love learning about space and all that’s included.

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  147. Amelia
    Amelia on April 23, 2026 at 2:38 am

    i loved this video it was very wonderful

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  148. Braxton
    Braxton on April 23, 2026 at 2:38 am

    This science live was awesome

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  149. Braxton
    Braxton on April 23, 2026 at 2:37 am

    This science live was very good

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  150. Kinley
    Kinley on April 23, 2026 at 2:37 am

    hello from Montana!!

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  151. Isabella
    Isabella on April 23, 2026 at 2:37 am

    Artemis ll was amazing to witness live. Also, communicating by shooting lasers is extremely fascinating.

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  152. Thao
    Thao on April 23, 2026 at 2:35 am

    This video is amazing.

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  153. Nguyen
    Nguyen on April 23, 2026 at 2:35 am

    Thank GOG that Earth is the only place where we can live, breathe fresh air and enjoy everything GOD has created for us.

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  154. Titus
    Titus on April 23, 2026 at 2:35 am

    I love science live

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  155. Larissa
    Larissa on April 23, 2026 at 2:34 am

    Rockets are such fun.

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  156. Hadassah
    Hadassah on April 23, 2026 at 2:34 am

    Science is so cool!🔥

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  157. Shelby
    Shelby on April 23, 2026 at 2:34 am

    Thanks to the whole Acellus team as always for their hard work and dedication. See you next week for another Science LIVE.

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  158. Hadassah
    Hadassah on April 23, 2026 at 2:34 am

    Science live in so fun to watch!🔥

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  159. Kaiden
    Kaiden on April 23, 2026 at 2:31 am

    i was interesting to see how the rockets actually reach the moon.

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  160. Cooper
    Cooper on April 23, 2026 at 2:29 am

    I love learning about space engineering it is so fun!

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  161. Jaynalynn
    Jaynalynn on April 23, 2026 at 2:27 am

    rockets are so cool

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  162. Adrien
    Adrien on April 23, 2026 at 2:26 am

    Thanks it was great see you next Wednesday.

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  163. Andrii
    Andrii on April 23, 2026 at 2:24 am

    Hello Dr. Roger Billings, did you watch the Artemis II launch live?

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  164. Jason
    Jason on April 23, 2026 at 2:24 am

    I love learning about rockets!

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  165. Dulce
    Dulce on April 23, 2026 at 2:23 am

    loved today’s live.

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  166. Rian
    Rian on April 23, 2026 at 2:23 am

    Love the setup!!

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  167. Wyatt
    Wyatt on April 23, 2026 at 2:21 am

    Love the video! Can’t wait for he next one>

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  168. Simone
    Simone on April 23, 2026 at 2:19 am

    THIS episode of science was so good. Thank you.

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  169. Brynja
    Brynja on April 23, 2026 at 2:14 am

    see you next week! thank you for another great live!

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  170. Teagan
    Teagan on April 23, 2026 at 2:13 am

    I love learning about rockets they fascinate me! ! This was a very good video I definitely enjoyed it!

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  171. Jakob
    Jakob on April 23, 2026 at 2:12 am

    science live is the best!

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  172. Daleen
    Daleen on April 23, 2026 at 2:09 am

    Hi from south africa

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  173. River
    River on April 23, 2026 at 2:09 am

    every science live just gets better and better

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  174. Noah
    Noah on April 23, 2026 at 2:09 am

    I love science live.

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  175. Stiaan
    Stiaan on April 23, 2026 at 2:08 am

    I love science live

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