How Do Rockets Turn in Space? with Bill Nye, Mike Massimino and Eugene Mirman

A fan wants to know what a rocket pushes against in space to gain momentum or navigate. Luckily, we’ve got NASA astronaut Mike Massimino and Bill Nye, CEO of the Planetary Society, in studio to answer this Cosmic Query. Mike explains how the Hubble Space Telescope, which has no fuel on board, uses gyroscopic reaction wheels to change position in accordance with Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion. He also tells co-host Eugene Mirman how the Space Shuttle and the ISS use thrusters to maneuver. But it’s guest host Bill Nye the Science Guy who explains why “What is the rocket is pushing against?” is the wrong question entirely. This "Behind the Scenes" video was shot during the recording of our episode, "Cosmic Queries with Bill Nye and Astro Mike" If you'd like to listen to the full podcast, click here: http://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-with-bill-nye-and-astro-mike/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio Subscribe to StarTalk: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradio?sub_confirmation=1 Follow StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalkradio/ About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #BillNye