Behind the Wings
Get up-close looks at iconic aircraft, dive into design and development history, and explore the future of aerospace. It's time to go Behind the Wings.
- 2019-2025
- 7 seasons
- NETA
- Documentary
Get up-close looks at iconic aircraft, dive into design and development history, and explore the future of aerospace. It's time to go Behind the Wings.
Season 7 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
Hurricane Hunters
Thu, Nov 6, 2025
When others turn back, Hurricane Hunters fly straight into the eye of a storm. This elite unit of aviators uses specialized aircraft to gather real-time data from inside hurricanes. Cutting-edge radar and autonomous drones deployed in flight support high-risk missions that improve hurricane forecasting, with courageous crews risking their lives to save others.
Episode 2
Building the International Space Station
Thu, Nov 6, 2025
Orbiting 250 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a marvel of engineering and global collaboration. Built by 15 nations over decades, it's a laboratory, a gateway to deep space, and a homebase for astronauts. Go behind the scenes to explore how the ISS was assembled in-orbit, what it takes to live and work in microgravity, and why this unique spacecraft continues to shape the future of human spaceflight.
Episode 3
50 Years of the F-16
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Few aircraft have had the lasting impact of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. First flown in 1974, the F-16 was designed for agility, speed, and survivability. What began as an experimental idea became a mainstay of air forces around the world. Step inside the F-16 factory to see how it's built, and onto Buckley Space Force Base where the Colorado Air National Guard continues to fly operational missions. From dogfights to deep strike missions, the story traces the evolution of the F-16 and reflects on 50 years of innovation, adaptability, and frontline service.
Episode 4
Unlocking Asteroid Secrets
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
What can a 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid tell us about life on Earth? NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission set out to answer that question, traveling over 4 billion miles to collect a pristine sample from asteroid Bennu. The program explores how the spacecraft was designed to meet its ambitious science goals, and how its discoveries may change our understanding of life's origins and our place in the universe.