Impossible Engineering
A series that explores engineering mega-projects worldwide and relates them back to the original scientific discoveries that made these modern-day projects possible.
- 2015-2021
- 10 seasons
- Science Channel
- Documentary
- TV-G
A series that explores engineering mega-projects worldwide and relates them back to the original scientific discoveries that made these modern-day projects possible.
Season 10 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
World's Largest Crane Vessel
Wed, Jun 9, 2021
The largest semi-submersible crane vessel in the world pushes the limits of engineering possibilities; with its two record-breaking cranes, it's one of the most complex ships ever constructed and redefines how we build at sea.
Episode 2
Mars Rover Declassified
Wed, Jun 16, 2021
The Rosalind Franklin Mars rover is a brand-new space mission to discover hard evidence of extraterrestrial life; special access reveals how engineers and experts are making a new age in exploration possible.
Episode 3
World's Greatest Submarine
Wed, Jun 23, 2021
The deepest-diving submersible vessel in the world is one of the most intricately designed craft that has ever been engineered for the sea, and having reached the bottom of each of the five oceans, this submarine's accomplishments are truly monumental.
Episode 4
Abandoned Resurrection
Wed, Jul 7, 2021
The abandoned Battersea Power Station on the banks of the River Thames is being reinvented into a stunning centrepiece of London; now, experts use cutting-edge construction techniques to transform this historic landmark into a pioneering new destination.
Episode 5
Firefighting Sky Giant
Wed, Jul 14, 2021 42 mins
The Global Supertanker is the largest firefighting aircraft in the world and equipped to reach the biggest blazes anywhere; expert engineers reveal how this game-changing machine is a vital tool for supporting heroic firefighters on the ground.
Episode 6
Inside the Super Stadium
Wed, Jul 21, 2021 42 mins
The Singapore National Stadium is a gigantic multipurpose arena that all sits under the world's largest free-spanning dome; expert engineers reveal how this cutting-edge design marks the dawn of a new age in superstructure construction.
Episode 7
Heavy Lift Helicopter
Wed, Aug 11, 2021 42 mins
The largest helicopter in the US military arsenal has completely redefined the capabilities of heavy lift aircraft, and using the latest in cutting-edge engineering, it can transport vast amounts of cargo and personnel all while under enemy fire.
Episode 8
US Military Hovercraft
Wed, Aug 18, 2021 42 mins
The US military's most advanced hovercraft represents the next generation of amphibious transport vehicles, and using the latest in cutting-edge tech, it's designed to carry the heaviest cargo into locations that were previously impossible to reach.
Episode 9
Scotland's Super Bridge
Wed, Aug 25, 2021 42 mins
The Queensferry Crossing in Scotland is the longest triple tower cable-stayed bridge in the world, and with record-breaking underwater foundations, it stretches the limits of engineering possibilities and marks a new age of superstructure construction.
Episode 10
US Combat Helicopter
42 mins
The V-22 Osprey is a revolutionary feat of aviation engineering that combines the speed and range of an airplane with the landing versatility of a helicopter, allowing the US military to transport troops and cargo into seemingly impossible locations.
