Veritasium becomes a Space Explorer!

[@SolarBalls]

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[@plzgetsomesleep]

FIRST

[@Lucastheplanet]

Second

[@kenjicruz4802]

Third

[@Lucastheplanet]

Again a long vid lets goooooooooooooooooo!

[@Milionário_digital13]

Yay

[@veritasium]

Good luck Astrodude! Hope you make it back in one piece!!

[@ARMSCOF]

Sup

[@NeoJae]

veratasium

[@anguished0]

Yeah let's hope he won't get insane from those talking planets 💀💀

[@Qxl_Mastee]

woooooow

[@samelenastories4739]

Hey! Derek it's uh Samuel Maxwell Anthony here it's so excited to see you Derek i love you! Hi Derek I'm Elena Valerie Antonia its exciting to see you, Derek do you love cats🐱or dogs🐶 answer the Question

[@maxthecharacter1296]

Astrodude: *achieves his dream of going to space* Astrodude: *later questions his sanity when he finds out that planets can talk*

[@doritarded]

I can relate to bro 🗿

[@thanhtamnguyenthi7073]

hes been in space for (almost) one year...

[@lodericendaya212]

@@thanhtamnguyenthi7073 Im a time travel from 20556 and i can confirm astrodude is still in space.

[@Daniel-yp6xq]

@@lodericendaya212 5 days ago....

[@lodericendaya212]

@@Daniel-yp6xq 2 hours ago....

[@armedduck7241]

6:48 "Before your ego skyrockets all the way to Uranus." I'm Dead 💀💀💀

[@KeylaAnimationzZZ]

Bros quotes are random 💀💀🤚

[@arundhatis6042]

It could mean two things... Bruh... 💀

[@Notgrace-d1l]

Bruh 💀

[@riveryna]

Ur a- 💀 Don’t break the 💀

[@EpicObjectsTheElementalGuy]

@@riveryna Ok💀

[@mayo9325]

It feels so good to see all of Astrodude's family together

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@sweetys837]

You know, I find it extremely admirable that he stayed true to his dream till the end. And I'm 100% sure that even if he didn't get the post today, he would've still made it to the top. And one day, I hope I can be like him.

[@lilysantiago679]

6. What's the first stage of a rocket's flight called? A. The ascent phase B. The entire launch itself C. The staging phase D. The lift-off phase

[@OussamaDouhabi-rf9vp]

I hope I become like him too

[@justinehercthehuman]

I like the mystery behind AstroDude's name. It can be perceived as a way to let viewers see themselves in his shoes or to let the fanbase make up their own name for him.

[@aaravdiwakaristhebest]

It's probably like Steve or Steven Smthng like that

[@Someonecalledeli]

I always thought of Astrid as his name, it's cute and unique :)

[@arundhatis6042]

Astrodude's name is confirmed to be an important plot point. So, it will probably get revealed after many episodes.

[@Aretroguy]

I think Zach is pretty fitting maybe Ben as well

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@NONI_XD1416]

Iove how astrodude gets interrupted when he tries to say his 'ACTUAL' name.

[@Jis4jaycob]

Honestly he looks like a dave to me

[@Someonecalledeli]

I always used Astrid. IDK It sounds nice

[@Bokokirby]

His name is rotsberg

[@ur._.localneptune]

He looks definitely like an Aaron to me, or maybe his name is just dude?

[@Someonecalledeli]

@@Bokokirby I like it

[@SeñorSFH]

I love "Dudes'" final reaction after realising he is going to space at 7:55

[@blasterfox3000]

Did you notice how the Moon opened his eyes?

[@ankitkumarsingh1264]

@@blasterfox3000 Nice observation bro

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@iwascrazyonce664]

@@buyna123om replace the "u" with an "a"

[@luckstin9680]

Real professional

[@42.swayamswaruppatra31]

This was the best collaboration video between two channels I have seen till now

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@thomaslmum1974]

7:52 i love how he drives so irresponsibly and still doesnt crash. i guess that time flying jets paid off even more lol

[@MewPurPur]

Well this was fun. The moon in the background peeked at Astrodude at 8:02

[@aaravdiwakaristhebest]

Ooh yeah, espeon guy

[@NGTlex]

it was so blur for me tho :/

[@aryanpandey8888]

@@NGTlex moon's face was like this:- : (

[@TheBeast9417YT]

That is a detail I would have NEVER noticed if never mentioned. Amazing catch

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@Kingdom_Of_Erusea]

As an experienced and trained astronaut I can approve that astronaut training can be almost impossible, that's why they pick the best of the best to go to space.

[@lilysantiago679]

5. What are some common fuels used in rockets? A. Solid fuels like coal and wood B. Liquid fuels like gasoline C. Hybrid fuels that use both solid and liquid fuels D. No fuel at all

[@Kingdom_Of_Erusea]

@@lilysantiago679 liquid hydrogen, or LH2, and rocket-grade kerosene (or in a simplified term: Choice B)

[@Azriel_MR]

can you tell us what the hardest test was for you?

[@TehCapcutSpartaRemixer]

When did you go to space

[@blackholegal]

@@Kingdom_Of_Eruseawow my dream is to be one I always dreamed of going to space or seeing planets but hopefully I don't see talking planets🙏😭

[@OrangeJuice33]

The fact that there no return date is terrifying but I love this so much

[@KazemAzami]

His son didn't even looked like he cares about his father leaving💀

[@Folder-Tech]

Bro💀💀

[@abdelazizalshamrani6084]

💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@Folder-Tech]

@@abdelazizalshamrani6084 bro. The kid aftrr 10 year. Hi will turn into an uttp

[@bolt2839]

He is a child he doesnt know the world

[@Folder-Tech]

@@bolt2839 ok

[@prathamshrivastava1314]

5:47 Astrodude: I don't like you **KZbin Ads Pops Up** Women in Ad: Nobody likes Interruptions

[@Aetherakabane]

I know that ad

[@N0tn0rmalmE]

@@Aetherakabane ??

[@BirbWhoLikesDragons]

The Universe is Speaking

[@The_Guy_That_Asked.]

U just got called an interruption 😭-

[@Osc2763]

I love how we are getting more astrodude's getting more of his stories

[@Criginstan]

Stfu you don’t

[@Osc2763]

@@OldMan_age65 shut up dude I'm tired of these stupid bots

[@Osc2763]

@@Criginstan You don't even know if I do or not

[@callumone1]

@@OldMan_age65 ReAlLy WoW, tHaT iS sO cOoL!

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@TheBuilderPro2025]

Maybe Astrodude's name isn't shown because SolarBalls wants the viewers to personally choose the name. 😉

[@kevkevplays5662]

Or maybe so it can feel like it could be anyone

[@_redniel_]

I read the cursive and it says "Em O."

[@bidyautube]

Or maybe solarballs wants to keep the name as astrodude only. Here this video completely describes how he was named astrodude and how he went into space

[@SpaceHitlerFrieza]

Hmmm yes *ETHAN*

[@dontknow9042]

@@_redniel_ EMO!?

[@Aphroditixx]

the moon is literally smiling at astrodude at 08:02

[@ValeJM_004]

☠️

[@concretetodeath-3308]

LOL

[@GeckoYYY_123]

OMG I DIDNT NOTICE THAT UNTIL NOW

[@stopmotionus6697]

I love how Spaceballs is entertaining and educational

[@Consumednosmart]

solarballs*

[@luuunaatic]

This genuinely has to be my favorite video of all time-

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@joannaconfer5999]

I swear to God Matt Pat needs to watch this video there is so much lore to this we don’t even know Astro dude‘s actual name and also Houston is hiding things

[@H.taluling_gamez]

Truuueee

[@Spac3fxiry8808]

Very true

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@NintendoFan333]

I did make a Solarballs theory that can change the way you see it It’s about Neptune being evil, and “Why is Neptune missing” does not debunk this theory.

[@agititytwins]

He must! It would be such a good video

[@Unlimited_Powah]

Man, that sponsor transition was CLEAN

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@ilovefnf1653]

I am a huge fan of Veritasium and SolarBalls! This video was awesome!

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@japancountryball2000]

Keep calmed man. I love you. I seen you before with Veritasium, real name, Derek, Both are best

[@DragoPlayzThis]

Thank you Solarballs and friends for this amazing content I really appreciate it.

[@zachary1818]

you know it’s gonna be a good night when solar balls uploads (:

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@Epic_Egg]

You're insane by using (: instead of :)

[@Epic_Egg]

@@buyna123om no father?

[@ornaissler211]

Yeah

[@zachary1818]

6 months later. never saw the replys

[@CCTVIO247]

I wouldn't say best job "in" the world I'd say it's more out of this world 7:17

[@nerdsahhgaming4779]

Make a 2nd part to this episode where the realization of him probably never seeing his family again sets in.

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@Ironzoi]

8:03 the moon is watching...

[@DodoRakshit]

Bro wow did you see that

[@-CrystiL]

​@@DodoRakshit frrr bro has nightvision

[@S4TURN1111]

I watched this vidoe so many times I cannot believe I'm only seeing this now😭

[@zaid_rio]

Man, the "no return date" got me thinking if astrodude is just not gonna visit his family until he dies

[@M1L0THECHOKOMILK]

"I'm just gonna call u dude" -Huston 2023 (aka astroboss)

[@KeylaAnimationzZZ]

Houston has no idea how to name people image if he named a kid 😃🤚

[@tauceti8060]

This is a nice prequel before Astrodude lost his mind and hallucinated the talking planets.

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@giulf3der957]

Amazing Video, epic Backstory, very nice collab! Veritasium was so nice too💜

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@Afydvg2]

"STOP BEING SO POLITE NOT I FEEL GULTY FOR VENTING" Lol venting

[@COMRADEDAVEYIPPIIIII]

6:49 Blind guy hearing this: 😳💀

[@mamluksultanateball]

Correct pronunciation: Ur-A-nus Wrong pronouncation: ur-anus

[@tajuddinahmed3379]

@@mamluksultanateballabsoloutely correct pronunciation: oo-ra-noos

[@tawagon5bebe811]

this video was so crazy i really took me a while to notice that it was astrodudes beginning of going to space

[@linselamat]

As a solarballs fan, According to my calculations this is 99.99% perfectly accurate.

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@Jupit4rThePlanet]

Yes accurate

[@RandomPlauge]

All this time I've always wondered what astrodude's actual mission was this whooooooooooole time. Kinda creepy, staying in there all that time not knowing what your actually doing out there... Thinking...all alone.... Waiting...

[@specter3660]

To maybe never coming back...

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@XxkemiluvsuxX]

This is easily the most well written of all the episodes and I get tears every single time. Astrodude is really living the dream I never gave a true chance. Fly on, Astrodude!

[@vickyvincent9184]

“Now you feel guilty for venting!” More like “Now you feel guilty for being imposter that vents!”

[@thatgushiekid1662]

😂😂😂😐

[@dirtfox674]

That was a great origin story of Astrodude getting his big dream coming true.

[@leo65_I5]

@@OldMan_age65 worse*

[@gaalxystar1873]

And yet his dream isn't normal

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@Nathan_STELLARIA]

Are we gonna get an episode where Astrodude finally reveals his name?!

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@arundhatis6042]

We will, Astrodude's name is actually an important plot point here in the lore. But it will take a while, I guess...

[@Charlie_the_Robot-01]

Astrodude’s name probably won’t be revealed until the very end of the series. It’ll probably be like how they finally revealed the Janitor’s name in the finale of Scrubs.

[@fatboyyum6124]

Think his is Ernie or Eric if you read the sign here

[@ornaissler211]

Yeah

[@nalanhazzard]

I like how solar balls have lore and interesting and learning

[@youboxboy]

Good Luck AstroDude For Going To Space KZbin Will Love This

[@austria-hungary7680]

I like how in the very end just before the blue screen comes up, you can see the moon grow eyes

[@Someone-Here]

Have a feeling off that on the end of this solsrball series we finally gets to know Astrodude's name

[@memerminecraft3226]

If this series ends, there should be a second one

[@michamumot2668]

@@memerminecraft3226 so i hope this series never ends at least for a few years when they are still able to upload these wonderful videos

[@aaravdiwakaristhebest]

0:03 the kid is actually now happy rather than just not caring

[@itscorn3124]

I am so much better than sol… You know what nvm I am better than doing this lol

[@aaravdiwakaristhebest]

@@itscorn3124 Hats off to you buddy

[@itscorn3124]

Thx 😊

[@aaravdiwakaristhebest]

@@itscorn3124 you made it awkward

[@breebosquet7394]

Is nobody is going talk about why the kid look so happy at first but when Astro dude came back the kid slightly frowned 0:03

[@aaravdiwakaristhebest]

I don't think so, I think he was happy about listening the good news but then got normal

[@breebosquet7394]

No he was just happy cuz he was playing with his toy rocket

[@aaravdiwakaristhebest]

@@breebosquet7394 pls don't make it dark like that Make it a bit wholesome

[@breebosquet7394]

@@aaravdiwakaristhebest bro it dosen matter cus it's a opinion

[@beatricebarrera6363]

@@breebosquet7394 he PROBABLY frowned because his dad is going to space forever

[@anissans-zo1bc]

"before ur ego skyrockets all the way to uranus" me if i was astrodude in that situation: *it already did*

[@Average_Moldovan_User]

we all want someone like astrodudes wife 😭😭😭😭

[@EPIC_BOI69]

Not possible nowadays

[@steverewcastle7089]

I’m Astrodude at 6:40 when I fall over while ice skating

[@artekatian]

I swear solarballs makes THE BEST sponsored ads on youtube

[@atariq26]

At the end he actually read the entire file and that's why he didn't have to see talking planets I guess the moral lesson was always read a file fully before singing it

[@vroth63]

i love how the kid doesnt even care about astrodude just leaving forever in the empty space

[@Koler_a]

1:45 I just realized there was a yellow and white corner on that rubik's cube

[@Average_Moldovan_User]

your profile picture is fittibg for this comment

[@kathysanchez29]

Fun fact (neil Armstrong) the first person to get to the moon name backwards is (gnortsmra lien) and if you put the A from gnortsmra to lien you get (gnortsmr alien)

[@UnnatSinha]

The part where astro dude said he didnt like derrich actually made me cry

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@alphateam3326]

Veritasum fan and solar balls fan here waiting for more of these collabs just like the kurzesagt narrator Edit: the bots have struck me

[@SikeYee6942OLYX]

@@OldMan_age65 shut

[@garvgupta3567]

@@OldMan_age65 Shut up you little bot.

[@ayukflore]

@@OldMan_age65 YOU ARE NOT!

[@dre4mer884]

@@OldMan_age65 no it's not i;m sorry

[@TAKTlmao]

@@OldMan_age65 bot

[@InterstellarChip]

The fact that Veritasium joined Solar Balls made it better.

[@RecreatorsINC]

astrodude:im gonna be hi- kid wakes up- by peacefully asking him in A ADULT and CIVILIZED way

[@matban9082]

I find it hilarious that this video could get the name of the MASTIF right and First Man couldn't

[@NoSi_420]

Wait if astro dude has been a pilot that means he has perfect 20/20 vision

[@hypesteady6505]

mercury: Flaming hot over here!!! Venus: aggressive bully Earth: really selfish Mars: the cool guy Jupiter: Intelligent guy Saturn: ze elegant guy Uranus: Greatly wants attention. Neptune: unknown by many Pluto: dwarf planet who is always bullied. There is another secret line hidden here, try to find it!

[@khalidjoarder]

Astro dude should come back to Earth. I am kinda emotional now

[@arrowghost]

Yeah, after AstroDude gone through so much in Venus, I'm pretty sure he'll probably must come back to his family and be there for them this time. I hope. Cannot imagine he is all alone and on the verge of death to see his wife & son knowing their father died.

[@lilysantiago679]

7. What are some common types of rockets? A. Fireworks rockets which are used for entertainment and can reach an altitude of 100 meters B. Space shuttle rockets which are used for delivering people and cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) C. Exploration rockets which are used for exploring space D. Classical rockets

[@Howboutno1]

I laughed when he said to his son "in an adult and civilized way" because that's tsomething you would have had to say to my mom as a kid 🤣

[@WithrStorm]

The collab that we all wanted

[@Cheesehamburger812]

@@OldMan_age65 maybe. Idc I'm just arguing lol

[@waffleater247]

@@OldMan_age65 BOT!!!!!

[@AstroTheNeonAstronaut]

The 8 minutes made me so satisfied.

[@4D_242]

1:57 one shall stand and one shall fall.

[@Windfly8888]

Why throw away your life so recklessly

[@4D_242]

@@Windfly8888 ?

[@truckrockets3631]

7:00 bro gets all technical

[@leshrithk5633]

Good luck to astrodude for deserving his astronaut dreams

[@p.anthony_xpert1013]

I hope the next episode covers the Moon story with Titan, Earth, Mars, Venus

[@abandoned_channelllll]

he never knew his dream would be his worst nightmare

[@gaalxystar1873]

Poor guy at least the planets respect him so much

[@tauceti8060]

@@gaalxystar1873 The planets don't actually talk hes imagining they are.Just think about it,when the planets do strange things no one else on earth acknowledges it because we are seeing it only from Astrodude broken mind.

[@nostalgiaera4325]

He's talking to planets, what can be cooler than this, his friends are planets, no one, literally no one can bully him now 😂

[@abandoned_channelllll]

@@tauceti8060 but in the episode about planets colliding, earth almost touched mars and idk which country saw mars and in surviving on venus astrodude got the parts of robot who got hit by astroids the astroids were thrown by mars and earth so no he isn't imagining

[@LSF17]

@@abandoned_channelllll yeah it was Taiwan

[@gamingjars]

bro just the moon looking to the dude is scary

[@EnormusEyesSeeYou]

When

[@gaalxystar1873]

@@EnormusEyesSeeYou After he said the last word space you can see the moon opening up his eyes. I reccomend you watch it the video high quality at the top left side of the car window

[@arasworld214]

Yes I did just finish watching the whole series so far and I’m totally not watching it all over again until they release a new video

[@GreekMythology_Gacha]

“UGH, WHY MUST I SUFFER” *smashes keyboard violently*

[@DailyDoors2089]

I have never missed a single solarballs video.

[@Mr_swift1]

​@@OldMan_age65💀

[@Mr_swift1]

​@@OldMan_age65yeah true💀

[@LearnEnglishThroughMarathi20]

@@OldMan_age65 Pathetic

[@JustSoren5789]

legend says astrodude is still trying to tell his name

[@eliashorecny3652]

THE BEST VIDEO EVER (maybe) I WANNA SEE MORE OF THESE (btw i wanna become an astronaut and made an astronaut space suit but from paper 👁️_👁️

[@mttkenzn51310]

the way that an ad immediately plays after “Dude” says “i don't like you”

[@user-yt2ku3ht5p]

6:21 I see a physicorium drum magazine from EK armory and I can't unsee it

[@RigorousRhi]

07:57 love that the moon is growing eyes in the background

[@EnormusEyesSeeYou]

Yooo creepy 💀

[@Vasilis_Nastos]

The best animated space series!

[@ryansu6746]

The start of the legend, Astrodude

[@noah_plays9869]

Astrodude has the exact reaction as me when I find out I’m going to space (I have not been to space before but astrodude has the exact reaction I would have)

[@uppercase-v4l]

Congratulations you are the last person for me too finish the love section of face Moji. would you like a car? Maybe a gift card waiting for you?

[@akwarandukarachi8581]

"Tomorrow I'm gonna beat him...." *Son wakes up* "In an adult and civilized way."

[@vedantkumars3901]

After seeing this, see the very first episode of solar balls, ""Space is Normal" they said...." You will realize how properly everything has been connected. Literally!

[@gaalxystar1873]

I can see that. Since the moon look at Astrodude it possibly that he told the planets and said. "Hey guys there is an earthling coming to space"

[@roughneckdevilplayz]

Could you make a prequel of this that shows astrodude doing some of the requirements for becoming an astronaut like flying a jet or getting his masters degree or something similar to that?

[@MM-pv5tp]

🇷🇺

[@buyna123om]

respect to the person who went through all those pains for uss

[@DummyManDudeDawgHomieIdk]

IN AN ADULT AND CIVILIZED WAY..2:05

[@VuYe.]

ha ha ha why..*

[@stuckoutsidetherocketship]

Astrodude then:” your going to space! Yeah baby!” Also astrodude: “I hate my job.” “Who am I working for…?”

[@chybawitek9984]

I like how astrodude's beard was getting less and less taken care of with every day.

[@Heythebrodyboy]

I like how the 2 astronauts are just competing and "houston" is just playing with toys every test

[@amymiskiman5086]

I thought this was going to be a one minute video. Oh, this is going to be awesome.

[@udzclock6118]

To be honest this is one of the only videos where AstroDude is on Earth lol.

[@j-man4317]

What about the space is normal episode

[@average_robloxnoob]

@@j-man4317 "one of the only videos"

[@j-man4317]

@@average_robloxnoob oh duh

[@alexp8378]

this is like proper lore as well I love it!

[@IleanaTandoy]

Astrodude: I want to go to space when big!! Astrodude: *going crazy when he literally finds out that planets can talk*

[@AVFrosted]

the way how astrodude wanted to say beat in a friendly way 😂😂😂

[@titansolarballss]

Because his son was awake lol

[@elijahpatterson2596]

Worth the wait, as all long Solarballs videos are.

[@KanderTheCat]

@@OldMan_age65 your content is better at being boring and childish ngl

[@miloscott6617]

@@OldMan_age65 i legitimately think you were high, drunk, and having a psychotic break when you made your content.

[@itscorn3124]

Do I really have to see this In Literally every comment?

[@miloscott6617]

@@itscorn3124 I see what you mean 😅

[@TheOrigamiGenius]

What a great prequel for Asrodude

[@jkarns2285]

Wtf are these and why did I just binge watch all of this at 6am stoned on a Saturday.... This shit is awesome