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10 Episodes 2016 - 2016
Episode 1
24 mins
Who 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?
Episode 2
24 mins
Take 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.
Episode 3
24 mins
Chances 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.
Episode 4
24 mins
Chances 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.
Episode 5
24 mins
The 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.
Episode 6
24 mins
Air, 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.
Episode 8
24 mins
NASA 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.
Episode 9
24 mins
The past and the future of Earth and ourselves are revealed to us through the life cycle of stars.
Episode 10
24 mins
There 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.
Episode 11
24 mins