Space Age

55min

Documentary

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Space is no longer a new frontier: It's a vital part of our world. Each fascinating program gives an eye-opening view of the way space exploration has revolutionized how we see ourselves, our planet and the universe beyond.

Episodes

Cast

Quest for Planet Mars

1. Quest for Planet Mars

55min

1st Jan 1992

Could the Red Planet hold the clues to the origin of life and even to the early history of our own world? Explore the possibilities as we embark on a fascinating voyage to Earth's haunting neighbor.

Celestial Sentinels

2. Celestial Sentinels

55min

8th Jan 1992

Satellites fill the skies above us. They have already drawn the world together, but can they help reverse the global destruction we have done? Find out how satellites have actually kept the peace and how new uses may help developing nations move into the 21st century.

The Unexpected Universe

3. The Unexpected Universe

55min

15th Jan 1992

Rise above Earth's atmosphere to discover colliding galaxies, exploding stars, and a universe that is unimaginably violent and chaotic. Catch a glimpse of just how large the universe is allow your imagination to soar as we contemplate the Earth's fiery origin an possibly its fate.

To the Moon and Beyond

4. To the Moon and Beyond

55min

22nd Jan 1992

From our first trip to the moon, we have been considering the possibilities of colonizing it. How can we use the men's resources to build shelter, provide air, water and energy to support those who might eventually live there? Blast off and explore where mankind's one giant leap could take us next.

Mission to Planet Earth

5. Mission to Planet Earth

55min

29th Jan 1992

The photo of the Earth from space began the transformation of our understand of Earth as a living system. Now the technology developed to explore other planets is being used to monitor this living system and chart a course for a healthy planet in ways that were never possible before the space age.

What's a Heaven For?

6. What's a Heaven For?

55min

5th Feb 1992

From Sputnik to 'Star Wars', space exploration has contributed to international political change. Today, the space age has entered an era of new motivations and challenges. Delve into this fascinating segment and learn where the Space Age is taking us.

First air date

1st Jan 1992

Last air date

5th Feb 1992

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

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