Welcome to Outer Space

Abstract

This video gives a brief history of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, current missions and what the future may hold. Scenes includes various planets in the solar system, robotic exploration of space, discussions on the Hubble Space Telescope, the source of life, and solar winds. This video was narrated by Jodie Foster. Animations include: close-up image of the Moon; close-up images of the surface of Mars; robotic exploration of Mars; the first mapping assignment of Mars; animated views of Jupiter; animated views of Saturn; and views of a Giant Storm on Neptune called the Great Dark Spot.