Episodes
- S2 E1 - The AstronautsJune 3, 201625minWho are these people that venture into space? Once they were test pilots, then scientists and engineers. Now teachers, politicians and paying tourists can go to space! What does it take to earn the astronaut wings?This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E2 - Space: Getting ThereJune 3, 201624minTake a look at the new surge in space transportation, with privately owned companies vying for government contracts and private entrepreneurs looking to build hotels in space.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E3 - OrbitJune 3, 201625minChances are, you are watching this program by satellite, one way or another. Every day we use these wonders of human design, from communication and weather observation, to GPS and recourse management. As time goes on, the need for these amazing machines grows and grows.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E4 - Shore to ShoreJune 3, 201624minWith low Earth orbit delegated to private companies, NASA is free to develop the deep space hardware for missions to Mars and beyond. The Orion space craft and SLS launch system are well on their way to delivering this capability.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E5 - Mars: Adapt or LeaveJune 3, 201624minAir, water, food, electricity, and fuel - all the essentials to explore the solar system. This episode explores the innovative plans for astronauts to grow their own food and extract water and fuel at their destinations.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E6 - EmissariesJune 3, 201624minNASA and others are developing new innovative propulsion systems, ion thrusters, and solar sails. The science fiction 'Warp drive' is not as far away as once thought.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E7 - Danger, Asteroids AheadJune 3, 201625minThe threat of an asteroid strike is a very real danger in our solar system. Mankind is now in a position to defend the planet from such an eventuality.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E8 - First LightJune 3, 201624minThe Hubble Telescope is nearing its end. Its replacements are ready to go - ready to peer further back in time and space than ever imagined.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E9 - Stars AboveJune 3, 201624minThe past and the future of Earth and ourselves are revealed to us through the life cycle of stars.This video is currently unavailable
- S2 E10 - The Dark SideJune 3, 201624minThere are many things that we don't know about the Universe, especially when it comes to dark matter and dark energy. See what Scientists continue to unveil as they devote so much time and effort to this study.This video is currently unavailable
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