The New Frontier

A fresh look at exploring the new frontiers of space.
Mercury or Bust
S4 E1

The JAXA-ESA joint BepiColombo Mission aims to shed new light on the strange and tiny world of Mercury.

Set Course for the Heart of the Sun
S4 E2

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Mission is on its way and will be shortly followed by Europe's Solar Probe Mission in hope of revealing the source of the solar winds which affect Earth.

Tickets Please
S4 E3

Commercial space flight companies are edging closer and closer to flight readiness for paying customers.

Fresh Eyes
S4 E6

Two new space telescopes, Gaia and TESS, are in orbit with their primary missions coming to a close, then they will be joined by the James Webb Telescope and together it is hoped they will open up a whole new vista into time and space.

Martian Attractions
S4 E7

Orbital and surface probes reveal new sources of water and planetary dust storms on Mars.

Cubes
S4 E8

Cubesats are being used for interplanetary missions such as the Insight Mission to Mars.

Proving Einstein
S4 E9

The latest deep space observations provide evidence to prove some of Albert Einstein's theories.

Where Are All the Aliens?
S4 E10

Examining the possibility of life on other planets.

The Cryosphere
S4 E21

New satellites are being launched to continue observations of Earth and its oceans and ice caps.

Living With Space
S3 E1

Astronauts adapt to the challenges of space living-- the unique environment, tasteless food and canned air's scent; exploring how coping mechanisms are crucial for life and work in space.

Atmosphere
S3 E2

Climate change and pollution have dire consequences for the atmosphere of the planet; exploring the latest technology and science looking into the health of the atmosphere.

Flight Status
S3 E3

Exploring the latest updates on the new space hardware that can potentially launch mankind into the next generation of space flight; some rockets and capsules are on time while others are not so fortunate.

Invasion Mars
S3 E4

Exploring EXO Mars and Curiosity as they continue their scientific discoveries, as humanity prepares for new missions, both robotic and manned, to Mars.

Juno, Cassini and Beyond
S3 E5

Exploring space as Cassini completes its Saturn mission, Juno observes Jupiter and New Horizons heads to the solar system's edge.

Sling Shot
S3 E6

An examination of the sling shot technique and its uses for sending spacecraft across larger distances with gravity.

Living Planet
S3 E7

With continuous observation of Earth, scientists have built a data set that reveals much about how the planet breathes and how life sustains itself on it; exploring the data about the changing systems of the planet.

Cosmic Collisions
S3 E8

Exploring how numerous collisions occur even in the vastness of space.

Gravity
S3 E9

The LISA pathfinder has led the way for a space-based gravity wave detector; discussing gravity waves and why they are so hard to detect.

The Astronauts
S2 E1

One hundred kilometers above the Earth's surface lies an invisible frontier: the edge of space; this is the Karman Line the boundary between our planet's atmosphere and what lies beyond.

Space: Getting There
S2 E2

Launching payloads into space is a very difficult task and historically rocket launches are the proverbial 'swords into ploughshares' missiles.

Orbit
S2 E3

Artificial satellites contribute to life on Earth through their use in communications, weather observation, global positioning and resource management.

Mars: Adapt or Leave
S2 E5

As the latest successes and failures come and go, Mars continues to give up her secrets; invisible clouds are revealed with ultraviolet light.

First Light
S2 E8

A fresh look at exploring the new frontiers of space.

Stars Above
S2 E9

A fresh look at exploring the new frontiers of space.

Shore to Shore
S2 E14

Seafaring nature has translated well to the space age seeking to sail out into the unknown in search of riches.

Danger, Asteroids Ahead
S2 E17

A fresh look at exploring the new frontiers of space.

The Dark Side
S2 E20

A fresh look at exploring the new frontiers of space.

From Here to There
S1 E1

The sky above is studded with stars and countless galaxies; in them, humans can read not only their origin, but also their final destination; technology is on the brink of taking the human race to places it has only dreamed of.

Return to the Moon
S1 E2

Our most influential partner; learning more about our closest neighbor and a planned return to the Moon.

The Inner Worlds
S1 E3

Mercury and Venus; two planets that generate more questions than answers as we delve deeper into their workings.

Next Stop Mars
S1 E4

Mars is now under robotic scrutiny with our sights set on a manned mission soon.

The Planet Makers
S1 E5

Scientists and engineers manage to land a spacecraft on a comet; knowledge of these celestial marauders may drive industrial expansion into deep space.

The Gas Giants
S1 E6

In the cold, dark expanse of our solar system, beyond the asteroid belt, lie the giant planets.

The Moons of Olympus
S1 E7

Moons of the gas giants, each is a unique and mysterious world of its own; some have oceans of water, geysers of Sulphur or atmospheres of plastic.

The Sun
S1 E8

The sun powers the machinery of nature, our weather, and encourages and sustains life.

Exo Planets
S1 E9

With technological advances and improved techniques scientists are discovering more and more worlds every day.