Ep 4. Up, Up and Away (Almost)
- December 14, 2001
- 19 min
Lunar Jim follows the adventures of a young astronaut named Jim and his group of friends on the moon. In season 1 episode 4, titled "Up, Up and Away (Almost)," Jim and his friends are working on building a new space telescope for the moon. They are excited to see what kind of discoveries they can make with their new tool.
However, things don't go quite as planned when the telescope's launch goes awry. Instead of launching straight up into space, it takes off at an angle and starts hurtling towards the moon's surface. Jim and his team must work quickly to redirect the telescope's trajectory before it crashes into the moon.
While Jim and his friends work on fixing the telescope, a few other mishaps occur. One of their robotic helpers gets stuck in a crater and needs rescuing, and one of the vehicles they use to move around the moon breaks down. Despite these setbacks, the team remains determined to complete their mission and save the space telescope.
As they work to redirect the telescope, Jim and his friends encounter a few obstacles. They must navigate through a field of boulders and avoid an incoming storm. It becomes clear that teamwork and problem-solving will be crucial to their success.
Finally, after a few close calls and some clever maneuvering, the team successfully redirects the telescope's trajectory and it launches into space. They all cheer as they watch it disappear into the stars, excited about the endless possibilities for discovery it represents.
"Up, Up and Away (Almost)" is an exciting episode full of adventure and problem-solving. It emphasizes the importance of teamwork and perseverance even in the face of unexpected obstacles. Through their hard work and determination, Jim and his friends are able to achieve their goals and make an important scientific discovery on the moon.