1 00:00:36,955 --> 00:00:39,833 Snoopy, I see you're admiring our robots. 2 00:00:41,751 --> 00:00:45,130 Robots are important tools for space exploration 3 00:00:45,213 --> 00:00:48,300 because they can do things and go places that humans can't. 4 00:00:50,510 --> 00:00:53,805 They come in all shapes, sizes and abilities. 5 00:00:53,889 --> 00:00:58,059 They can even be teamed up to accomplish some incredibly complicated tasks. 6 00:00:58,143 --> 00:01:01,938 Like working together to collect and return samples from Mars. Like working together to collect and return samples from Mars. 7 00:01:02,522 --> 00:01:06,359 Wow! These bots sure have some impressive skills. 8 00:01:06,443 --> 00:01:09,404 Okay, let's go. Eye on the ball. 9 00:01:09,487 --> 00:01:12,949 I don't think that's what they're supposed to be used for, sir. 10 00:01:19,331 --> 00:01:20,624 I stand corrected. 11 00:01:20,707 --> 00:01:24,461 Careful. It's only a matter of time until the robots take over. 12 00:01:24,544 --> 00:01:25,837 We've all seen the movie. 13 00:01:26,463 --> 00:01:30,175 We really ought to expand your arts and entertainment options. 14 00:01:30,258 --> 00:01:33,678 [clears throat] Before they help us search for life in space, 15 00:01:33,762 --> 00:01:36,973 all of NASA's robots must be thoroughly tested. 16 00:01:37,057 --> 00:01:40,143 And the ones that pass their tests get to go on the mission? 17 00:01:40,227 --> 00:01:41,686 In a way, yeah. 18 00:01:48,026 --> 00:01:51,321 Thanks, Linus. Welcome to the testing site. 19 00:01:51,404 --> 00:01:53,156 - Ooh! - Neat! 20 00:01:53,240 --> 00:01:56,326 Hey. Where's Snoopy? He wouldn't want to miss this. 21 00:02:03,208 --> 00:02:07,712 Snoopy, I hate to break it to you, but your costume's not very convincing. 22 00:02:07,796 --> 00:02:11,883 Do you really believe that's going to fool CARA into thinking you're a robot 23 00:02:11,967 --> 00:02:13,552 and sending you on a mission? 24 00:02:16,930 --> 00:02:19,182 The first task: digging. 25 00:02:19,266 --> 00:02:23,770 Rovers like Perseverance collect dirt and rocks for scientists to study. 26 00:02:23,853 --> 00:02:27,816 In this material, we might find the chemical building blocks of life, 27 00:02:27,899 --> 00:02:30,277 which are the ingredients that make up you and me. 28 00:02:31,194 --> 00:02:33,196 Well, maybe not me. 29 00:03:15,614 --> 00:03:17,365 Next up: climbing. 30 00:03:17,449 --> 00:03:19,075 - Wow. - Ooh! 31 00:03:19,159 --> 00:03:20,410 Interesting. 32 00:03:20,493 --> 00:03:25,999 RoboSimian is a prototype, which means our engineers are still working on it. 33 00:03:26,082 --> 00:03:31,129 But it's designed to cross the rough and unpredictable terrain of rocky planets. 34 00:03:33,006 --> 00:03:34,549 [bird screeching] 35 00:03:48,980 --> 00:03:50,065 [all gasping] 36 00:04:03,870 --> 00:04:06,414 And finally: flying. 37 00:04:06,498 --> 00:04:11,127 Designed to be the first powered aircraft to ever fly on another planet, 38 00:04:11,211 --> 00:04:13,129 Ingenuity is a special helicopter 39 00:04:13,213 --> 00:04:16,341 that'll help us learn what it takes to fly on Mars. 40 00:04:16,423 --> 00:04:20,470 Later versions might give us a better understanding of the surface of Mars 41 00:04:20,554 --> 00:04:23,765 and even collect samples that rovers can't reach. 42 00:05:00,510 --> 00:05:02,971 [CARA] Excellent! Testing is complete. 43 00:05:03,972 --> 00:05:06,683 This group of robots has performed optimally 44 00:05:06,766 --> 00:05:10,604 and will soon launch on NASA missions searching for life. 45 00:05:12,022 --> 00:05:13,023 All of them? 46 00:05:16,026 --> 00:05:19,821 Well, except for the one that's clearly Snoopy in a robot costume. 47 00:05:21,573 --> 00:05:25,535 [laughs] I do enjoy his practical jokes. 48 00:05:25,619 --> 00:05:27,954 He's got quite the imagination. 49 00:05:32,292 --> 00:05:36,671 Aw. I appreciate your enthusiasm, Astronaut Snoopy. 50 00:05:36,755 --> 00:05:40,884 At the moment there's just no way that's realistic or safe 51 00:05:40,967 --> 00:05:43,720 for anyone to travel such long distances. 52 00:05:45,931 --> 00:05:49,976 I guess if Snoopy's not going on a mission, we won't be needed either. 53 00:05:50,727 --> 00:05:52,520 Not so fast, Franklin. 54 00:05:52,604 --> 00:05:57,150 People, and beagles, may not be able to go everywhere robots can, 55 00:05:57,234 --> 00:06:00,946 but NASA still relies on humans to lead the missions. but NASA still relies on humans to lead the missions. 56 00:06:01,529 --> 00:06:03,907 - Really? - Absolutely. 57 00:06:03,990 --> 00:06:07,953 Someone has to tell the robots where to go and what to look for. 58 00:06:08,036 --> 00:06:11,164 In fact, how would you like to join the team 59 00:06:11,248 --> 00:06:15,001 to help NASA search for signs of life in the universe? 60 00:06:15,085 --> 00:06:16,419 [all gasping] 61 00:06:16,503 --> 00:06:18,421 [all squealing] 62 00:06:18,505 --> 00:06:20,257 I'll take that as a "yes." 63 00:06:20,340 --> 00:06:22,300 [buzzer buzzes] 64 00:06:28,390 --> 00:06:30,350 Welcome to your new work space. 65 00:06:30,433 --> 00:06:32,018 - Whoo-hoo! - Hooray! Yeah! 66 00:06:32,602 --> 00:06:33,853 I call robots! 67 00:06:34,437 --> 00:06:35,689 I'll head up research. 68 00:06:35,772 --> 00:06:37,983 I'll keep an eye on the monitors. 69 00:06:38,066 --> 00:06:41,236 I've been training my whole life for this. 70 00:06:41,319 --> 00:06:44,864 Yay! Data entry. Ooh! 71 00:06:44,948 --> 00:06:47,033 And I'll keep track of the big picture. 72 00:06:48,118 --> 00:06:49,911 Snoopy, where'd you go, pal? 73 00:06:57,919 --> 00:06:59,337 Oh, I get it. 74 00:07:00,422 --> 00:07:04,509 Excuse me, CARA, but Snoopy's not sure how to fit in. 75 00:07:04,593 --> 00:07:08,096 Well, in science, we do need good imagination. 76 00:07:08,722 --> 00:07:13,101 The power of imagination helps us think creatively about problems 77 00:07:13,184 --> 00:07:14,895 and see things in new ways. 78 00:07:20,609 --> 00:07:24,362 Imagination? [chuckles] Snoopy has plenty of that. 79 00:07:26,781 --> 00:07:27,782 [whistles] 80 00:07:43,590 --> 00:07:47,802 [sighs] Yes, indeed. A lot of imagination.