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Having taken on the Wonders Of The Solar System, Professor Brian Cox takes the next step - the laws of the Universe in Wonders Of The Universe. In another epic series, Brian visits some of the most dramatic parts of the globe to explain the fundamental principles that govern the laws of nature - light, gravity, energy, matter and time. With the world's most profound science at its heart, Wonders Of The Universe reveals how the story of humanity is intimately entwined with that of the complex story of the origins of the universe.

A six-part docuseries with fly on the wall access into the wider world of NASA, with cameras on Earth and in space. NASA astronaut Captain Chris Cassidy is on a quest to get back in his spacesuit for one last mission. This series follows Chris and the wider team who take on missions that risk life, limb and reputation for the greater good of humankind. Join them as their missions unfold.

A tribute to the bold men and women who put their lives on the line in order to get a foothold in space, sometimes with disastrous results.

Join Professor Brian Cox on a quest to answer some of the most profound questions about the universe that have never been answered before. In Human Universe, explore the mysteries of our existence and the vastness of the cosmos with one of the most engaging science communicators of our time.

The show will present a hypothetical, but plausible theory, of what would happen if a signal is ever received from an alien world.

DEEP SIX is a science fiction web series about a crew of astronauts stranded in deep space who discover they're not alone. Gripping story, hard science. Created by Davin Lengyel and Mika Collins. Staring Michelle Morgan (Heartland), Mika Collins, Katherine Gauthier, Jonathan Whittaker (The Expanse), Ginger Busch, Kristian Bruun (Orphan Black), and featuring Tahmoh Penikett (Battlestar Galactica). #SpaceIsHard

The Mars documentary series aims to take viewers on a journey through the planet's history, geography, atmosphere, and biology with the help of expert interviews, stunning visuals, and cutting-edge technology. The series will explore how Mars compares to Earth and what its future might hold. It will also delve into the challenges and opportunities of colonizing Mars, including the development of sustainable habitats, the search for water and other resources, and the psychological and physical effects of living in a harsh and isolated environment. Whether you are a space enthusiast, a student, or just curious about the mysteries of the universe, "The Mars" documentary series promises to be an exciting and informative adventure that will leave you inspired and informed.

Sixteen days before Richard Branson is scheduled to make a potentially historic flight as the first passenger to reach space in his own spacecraft in July 2021, the billionaire entrepreneur sits down for a conversation with acclaimed filmmaker Chris Smith, in light of the risk that lies ahead.

In 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia breaks apart in the skies above America. The astronauts' families and Nasa staff share personal stories of the launch, unfolding disaster and fallout.

Professor Brian Cox and Dara O Briain will broadcast live from the control room of the Jodrell Bank Observatory, interacting live with the audience and calling on a starry collection of the country's finest astronomical minds to explore the majestic wonders of the skies above Britain.

Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight examines the 2003 Space Shuttle disaster, in which Columbia broke apart in the skies over Texas. This four-part series combines first-hand testimony alongside previously unseen archive footage to chart the in-depth story of the Columbia tragedy. At the heart of this story are the people who lived through it all - the astronauts' wives, husbands and children, NASA staff, members of the Accident Investigation team, and a journalist, some of whom have never spoken before. The series reveals how and why the disaster happened, exploring human space travel's inherent risks and rewards.

Secret Space Escapes reveals terrifying accidents, fights for survival, and stories of close calls and near misses by the astronauts who survived them. This all-new series offers chilling accounts of the challenges of space exploration as told only by the explorers who lived them and the men and women in mission control who helped each team avert disaster.

Although the range of Stephen Hawking's cosmological investigations is almost boundless, he's long been drawn to a handful of really big ideas that are also powerful engines of curiosity and imagination across the world.

The anime follows the girl Romi and her partner as they depart from the devastated Earth and head for a new life on the planet Eden17. However, life has already been made extinct on the new world, so Romi finds herself eking out an even harsher life there.

New information reveals the secret story of the Apollo 13 rescue, and how America's best minds used innovative science and engineering to save the lives of three astronauts facing life-or-death on one of NASA's most dangerous missions.

Millions dream of being an astronaut, but how many of us have what it takes?Astronaut and former Commander of the International Space Station, Chris Hadfield, former NASA medical researcher Dr Kevin Fong, and psychologist Dr Iya Whiteley, have chosen 12 exceptional applicants from thousands. From these 12, just one candidate will ultimately be selected as the winner. The person who impresses the most will receive the ultimate reference: Chris's backing for their application when the space agencies next take on recruits.The candidates range from doctors of science to a military pilot, a surgeon, a dentist who has summited Mt Everest and a professional ballerina studying for a PhD in Physics. They all have one thing in common: their desire to find out if they are made of the 'right stuff' to be an astronaut.Competition is intense between these high-flyers, as those who fail to make the grade can be asked to leave the selection process at any time.Over six weeks, the candidates have remarkable access to astronaut training facilities around the world including the state-of-the-art German Space Centre, a secret facility in Sweden and the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Using standards set by the world's space agencies, they are put through a series of gruelling tests to find out who has the special qualities needed to be an astronaut.

In 1961, President Kennedy issued a grand challenge: to land a man on the moon and return him safely to Earth by the end of the decade. What followed was a series of daring missions against an almost impossible timeline on the most complicated spacecraft ever built. Revisit an era when NASA's team of engineers and astronauts gambled everything to embark on humankind's most ambitious journey, brought to life through archival interviews, rarely seen footage, and artifacts from the vaults of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.

Deep Space 69 is an animated sci-fi comedy starring Jay, the horniest alpha man in the universe and his last-of-his-species space koala sidekick, Hamilton. Together they pilot the OGC-1 transport ship for hire across the galaxies, spectacularly failing the simplest of missions and finding romance in the most unexpected corners of space.

Experience the extraordinary...in our planet's own backyard. Wonders explores some of the most amazing features of our very own solar system - how the forces of nature carved out beauty and order from the chaos of space; how our home planet doesn't sit in magnificent isolation but is intimately connected with the rest of the solar system; and how these connections have created the haven we call Earth. Using the latest scientific knowledge and breathtaking images beamed back from the fleet of probes, rovers and telescopes currently in space, this gorgeous imagery, paired with some of the most spectacular and extreme locations on Earth, help to reveal wonders never thought possible.

With breath-taking CGI, beautiful landscape footage and some of the world's most important astronomical artefacts, Ancient Skies looks at the cosmos through the eyes of our ancestors, and our changing views of the cosmos throughout history.

When the dysfunctional government, The Confederate Alliance, decides to create a documentary of the flagship Nobility, political turmoil breaks out as it becomes apparent that the crew of the Nobility aren't the heroes they were looking for - but they just may be the heroes humanity needs.

In the future world, human exploration of the universe has entered a prosperous era. Machinist Chen Mo originally thought he would successfully reach the new world-the Wild Land in an interstellar spacecraft. Unexpectedly, when he woke up, the Wild Land has become scorched, and his teammates turned into terrifying puppet monsters. Chen Mo didn't know that during several hundred years of sleeping in the dormancy chamber, humans had established an interstellar federation, and the Wild Land had become an abyss. Why am I still alive? -With countless questions, Chen Mo repaired four robot assistants with different personalities and different functions. With their help, Chen Mo prepared to return to the earth. However, an alien woman appeared, and completely disrupted his return plan...

This is a five-part series sponsored by Boeing, will explore the advancements in civilian, military and space technology around some of America's greatest achievements.

This all-new special is an "Encyclopedia Galactica" of non-Earth life forms, and an investigation into the latest scientific understanding of life beyond planet Earth.

From the moment the real space race began, it was enshrouded with secrecy and disinformation. Now reports of extraterrestrial beings on Earth, suppressed advanced technologies and expansive government cover-ups are making their way into mass consciousness. But we have all been denied the whole story by those who would benefit from our continuing ignorance. What has been hidden will become evident as the pieces of this intricate puzzle are finally put together. Gaia brings together the best minds in their fields to shed new light on an extremely controversial subject which can no longer remain hidden or denied. It is up to you to evaluate the evidence and decide where you stand on the question of humanity's presence in Deep Space.