How the Space Shuttle Works - Chris Hadfield and Lucie Green - Atlantis Episode 2

In this episode Professor Lucie Green and Col. Chris Hadfield take a closer look at some of the key components of the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the engineering challenges, and compromises, involved. They discuss in greater detail the Shuttle's cockpit, heat shielding, rockets and thrusters, the docking system and, of course, Chris' national pride and joy, the Canadarm. Watch the companion piece on Matt Parker's Stand Up Maths Channel where Matt and Chris where Matt and Chris discuss the mathematics of the rocket equation -    • The Rocket Equation: Mathematician vs Astr...   and subscribe to Matt's channel at    / standupmaths   For more documentaries, podcasts, livestreams and live events (when safe) visit https://cosmicshambles.com/ Follow us on social media: Twitter -   / cosmicshambles   Facebook -   / cosmicshamblesnetwork   Instagram -   / cosmicshamblesnetwork   This video made possible by the support of our Patreon subscribers -   / cosmicshambles   Special thanks to Chris Hadfield and his team. https://chrishadfield.ca/ With thanks to NASA and the team at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. To find out more about the KSC visit https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/ All archive footage is courtesy of NASA except where noted as being courtesy the Canadian Space Agency. Produced and Directed by Trent Burton. Thanks to Melinda Burton and Joanna Gostling for their assistance during the shoot.