Seasons & Episodes
Secrets of the Sun
Behold the sun and all of it's glory. Learn all things about the sun ranging from its beginning to its death. Also learn
Mars: The Red Planet
Visit the planet most like Earth. There is a discussion of what life on Mars would be like and about the life forms that
The End of the Earth: Deep Space Threats to our Planet
Asteroids, comets, gamma ray bursts and the sun all combine to make the Earth a dangerous place to live. NASA's top bra
Jupiter: The Giant Planet
Jupiter poses many questions about our solar system. It is a powerful planet of gas whose flowing colors and spots are b
The Moon
The moon has comforted man for thousands of years. It's been everything from a god to a compass, and the only cosmic bod
Spaceship Earth
Take a high performance ride through the formation of the third planet from the Sun, Earth... A survivor of one of the
The Inner Planets: Mercury & Venus
Examining Mercury and Venus. Included: exploring how the damages they've suffered from cosmic collisions and acid rain m
Saturn: Lord of the Rings
Are the rings of Saturn a real celestial phenomenon or merely a cosmic Illusion? Technology allows the experts to get cl
Alien Galaxies
Our galaxy is one of hundreds of billions in the universe. View of universe through the Hubble telescope and go back alm
Life and Death of a Star
Ignited by the power of the atom, burning with light, heat and wrath, stars are anything but peaceful. They collide, dev
The Outer Planets
This episode details outer lying planets and their moons. Included will be Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Using CGI, we wil
The Most Dangerous Place in the Universe
Take a tour of the cosmic hot zones--black holes, galaxy mergers, gamma ray bursts and magnetars. Super black holes can
Search for ET
Are we alone? SETI--the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence--is a privately funded project using radio telescopes a
Beyond the Big Bang
The universe began with a massive expansion, billions and billions of years ago, and it continues to expand with every p
Alien Planets
Have planet hunters finally found proof of other Earthlike worlds? Astronomers have now discovered over two hundred alie
Cosmic Holes
We know black holes exist, and now scientists are trying to confirm that other holes lurk in hyperspace.
Mysteries of the Moon
A closer look at the beacon in the dark sky reveals an ever-present source of myth, intrigue, controversy and unsolved m
The Milky Way
We used to think that Earth was at the center of the universe, but now we know we're not even at the center of our own g
Alien Moons
Travel from the inner solar system to the Kuiper Belt and explore the moons surrounding the planets of the solar system.
Dark Matter
Scientists have no idea what it is, but Dark Matter and Dark Energy make up 96% of the Universe. Dark Matter is everywhe
Astrobiology
Does life exist on other planets? Astrobiology is a visionary new science that searches for life in space by combining t
Space Travel
When man finally broke free of the Earth's gravitational pull the dream of traveling to other planets became a reality.
Supernovas
A stellar explosion, the supernova is the sensational death of a star. It can shine as bright as 100 billion suns and ra
Constellations
A constellation is a group of stars that are connected together to form a figure or picture. Explore some of the 88 offi
Unexplained Mysteries
A look at myths and mysteries concerning the universe. Includes a possibility that life can be sustained on Mars, an exa
Cosmic Collisions
Our universe is a cosmic shooting gallery, gravity is moving everything around & things will collide. Astronomers are at
Colonizing Space
Space colonization is no longer the fodder of sci-fi, it's becoming a reality. The efforts are underway to establish a c
Nebulas
Nebulae are clouds of gas that aren't classified as stars, planets, moons or asteroids. Astronomers use the most sophist
Wildest Weather in the Cosmos
Imagine a tornado so powerful, it can form a planet or how about rain made of iron.
Biggest Things in Space
Discover which is the largest planet, star, star cluster, constellation, black hole, volcano, galaxy, explosions, moon,
Gravity
Explore how science and humanity discovered, overcame and utilized gravity.
Cosmic Apocalypse
The Universe as we know it is condemned to death. Space, matter and even time will one day cease to exist and there's no
Deep Space Disasters
In space travel there is a saying that the first 50 miles and the last 50 miles are the most dangerous. See how a single
Parallel Universes
Some of the world's leading physicists believe they have found startling new evidence showing the existence of universes
Light Speed
According to the laws of physics we can never travel faster than the speed of light...or can we? Light speed allows us t
Sex in Space
As man moves to colonize the cosmos, the realities of sexual relationships and reproduction need to be addressed. Probe
Alien Faces
They soar through the heavens, fly through the oceans and glide along land. But these are not creatures found on a wildl
Deadly Comets and Meteors
Asteroids and comets have left their imprint on planet Earth, literally. Since the turbulent formation of the solar syst
Living in Space
When mankind eventually leaves the cradle of Earth and ventures forth into the uncharted territories of the cosmos, wher
Stopping Armageddon
It sounds like a Hollywood blockbuster: a deadly asteroid is on a collision course with Earth. But in reality, it's only
Another Earth
Could we be unique in the universe or is there another planet similar to earth somewhere in the cosmos? Is it possible t
Strangest Things
An exploration of mysterious phenomenon, including alcohol clouds in space, pulsar planets, the possibility of a planet
Edge of Space
There have been both helpful and harmful effects on life on Earth from cosmic effects. Cosmic Phenomena includes the bea
Cosmic Phenomena
The majority of space exploration has occurred in Low Earth Orbit, around 120 miles above sea level. For a cool $20 mill
Death Stars
Season 4 opens with an exploration of dying stars, the process where stars become supernovas, and, occasionally, become
The Day the Moon Was Gone
Without the moon, Earth would be a very different and desolate place today--four hours of sunlight with pitch-black nigh
It Fell From Space
Every year, thousands of objects both natural and manmade plummet through our atmosphere and crash into the Earth. These
Biggest Blasts
An examination of the most powerful explosions and blasts in the universe. Includes a look at the Mexico's Yucatán peni
The Hunt for Ringed Planets
They are breathtaking, lethal and a constant source of surprise. The stunning rings of Saturn have mesmerized countless
10 Ways to Destroy the Earth
Experts cook up ways you could destroy the Earth, including swallowing it with a black hole, blowing it up with anti-mat
The Search for Cosmic Clusters
They are the one-stop-shopping places for learning all about the nature and variety of stars in the Universe. They're un
Space Wars
Outer space is already an essential part of America's ability to fight wars. Our military depends on satellites for many
Liquid Universe
On alien planets, they rain from the sky as scalding iron. On distant moons, even at hundreds of degrees below zero, the
Pulsars & Quasars
They sort of sound like the same phenomenon, but Pulsars and Quasars are very different. Pulsars are tiny--only a few mi
Science Fiction, Science Fact
Warp speed, transporters, wormholes and lasers--they are all staples of science fiction books, movies, and TV shows. But
Extreme Energy
Ours is a universe of energy, from powerful jets ejected from black holes to the raw nuclear fury of our Sun. But, the t
7 Wonders of the Solar System
A close up look at some of the most astonishing wonders of our solar system, such as the geysers of Enceladus; Saturn's
Mars: The New Evidence
A look for evidence of life on Mars which provides many clues that it now, or once had supported it; from the remains of
Magnetic Storm
A look at magnetic storms – "Solar Katrinas" created by the sun with the power of ten-thousand nuclear weapons that co
Time Travel
A look at time travel; how it could one day become reality; how Einstein's theory of relativity claims it is possible, a
Secrets of the Space Probes
A look at space probes, what they have done and found for us in space, and what they might do in the future, such as sea
Asteroid Attack
A look at asteroids and the impact they have or had on life now and before. Also, what spacecrafts can tell us about the
Total Eclipse
A look at the movements of the Earth, the sun and the moon during solar and lunar eclipses; how humans, if alone in the
Dark Future of the Sun
A look at the grim future of our home star, the sun, and what might happen to it five billion years in the future. Also
Catastrophes that Changed the Planets
The planets of our solar system have experienced epic catastrophes throughout their long history, both raining down from
Nemesis: The Sun's Evil Twin
Could there be a monstrous, undiscovered star orbiting our own Sun? Could it be scattering killer comets throughout our
How the Solar System was Made
At 4.6 billion years old, the Solar System is our solid, secure home in the Universe. But how did it come to be? In this
Crash Landing on Mars
What might happen if the first manned mission to Mars crashes hundreds of miles from the rocket that would take them bac
Worst Days on Planet Earth
Earth may seem like the most hospitable planet in the solar system. But look again. Startling new discoveries reveal the
UFO: The Real Deal
Many argue that flying saucers and other extra-terrestrial space ships continuously visit the earth. If that were true,
God and the Universe
Since the dawn of civilization, humans have wondered who or what created the universe. Religion offers a spiritual answe
How Big, How Far, How Fast
The biggest objects, farthest distances, and fastest speeds are made relatable through extreme physical analogies.
Alien Sounds
What does the Universe sound like? From the sweep of a pulsar, to the deafening roar of our boiling sun this episode exp
Our Place in the Milky Way
An exploration of Earth's cosmic neighborhood. Looking beyond the borders of our solar system, what's nearby in our gala
Deep Freeze
This episode discusses the coldest places in the universe from labs on earth to super cold places in our solar system, g
Microscopic Universe
An examination is conducted into the world of miniature particles, as microscopic objects like neutrinos MACHOs, WIMPs a
Ride the Comet
A comet travels to the sun from the outer reaches of the solar system.
When Space Changed History
Objects from space have changed history throughout the ages.
Stonehenge
Perhaps the most mysterious structure on Earth, Stonehenge has stood on a plain in Southern England for 5000 years. Why
Pyramids
The Great Pyramids of Giza remain one of the enduring wonders of the ancient world. These mesmerizing monuments have elu
Heavenly Destruction
Sodom and Gomorrah–a terrifying Biblical tale of two cities incinerated by a hail of fire and brimstone. Was this a fa
Star of Bethlehem
What was the astronomical reality behind the star that, according to the Gospel of Matthew, guided the Magi to the young
Omens of Doom
To our ancestors, the appearance of certain astronomical events meant something big and something bad was coming. They w
The Eye of God
Could the strange shapes of the universe solve the mysteries that have haunted mankind since ancient times? Is the eye o
Apocalyptic Visions
Hell fires, endless winters, or a planet wracked by earthquakes are a few versions of Armageddon visualized by the Vikin
Alien Worlds
The ancients believed that the universe consisted of countless worlds we could not see, and argued endlessly over the na
Predicting the Future
Many believe that the celestial movement of the Sun, planets and moon gives us the blueprint for life, and governs our f
Roman Engineering
Do Rome's ancient monuments have secret connections to the Sun? New archaeological evidence, confirmed by NASA data and
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