At the Edge of Space

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• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Release Date: February 2014
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Publisher: PBS
• Starring: .
• Number of Disks: 4
• Other Video Info: DVD
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 5.4"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

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