The New FrontierSezon 1

In the past few decades an uncountable fleet of satellites and and space probes have left Earth to visit every destination in the solar system. Here's what they found.

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10 Episodes

From There to Here
E1
From There to HereOff approximately 1000 operating satellites in earth orbit many are dedicated to tracking critical aspects of Earth"s climate. The goals and technologies of the most recent satellites to join this armada are described.
Return to the Moon
E2
Return to the MoonIt may not be a spectacular as the Apollo landings but robotic exploration of the moon has surged in recent years. The achievements of these unmanned probes are recounted. And permanent manned moon bases are back in future plans of several national and private space programs.
The Inner Worlds
E3
The Inner WorldsExploration of Sol's closest planets has been limited by Mercury's proximity to the sun and Venus's harsh climate. But these challenges also make the planets intriguing to scientists seeking to understand why they differ so dramatically from the earth.
Next Stop Mars
E4
Next Stop MarsMars appears to be the only planet likely to host human civilization in the future. It's relatively benign environment makes it a favorite target for exploration by increasingly complex probes and plans for manned missions.
The Planet Makers
E5
The Planet MakersThe left over detritus of planet formation gets little coverage in the popular press until an errant chunk whizzes close to the earth. But as of 2015 no less that the 6 comets and 14 asteroids described here have been visited by over 15 probes including impactors, orbiters and landers. Even sample return missions are underway.
The Gas Giants
E6
The Gas GiantsBeyond the asteroid belt lay the gas giants, some can be seen with the naked eye, others only glimpsed once by a passing probe. We are again sending cameras to the edge of the solar system, giving us new insights into the evolution of our worlds.
The Moons of Olympus
E7
The Moons of OlympusEnough has been learned about the moons of the outer planets in early flybys of the planets to keep scientists so intrigued that dedicated missions to the most promising for harboring life are in the development stage. Described here is what is know about these enigmatic moons and why they merit extended visits.
The Sun
E8
The SunIt powers the machinery of nature; our weather, encourages and sustains life on land and at sea. When it sets in the West it reveals to us its many billions of sibling stars populating the night sky. We study our Sun closely, and like a Rosetta stone it can reveal the secrets of all the other stars above.
Exo Planets
E9
Exo PlanetsAs scientists and astronomers peer closer at nearby stars with ever more fidelity they are discovering planets; exo planets, worlds outside our own solar system. With technological advances and improved techniques scientists are discovering more and more worlds every day. With confidence, scientists now calculated there could be as many as 40 billion Earth like planets in our Milky Way galaxy alone.
Edge of the Universe
E10
Edge of the UniverseThe night sky is a time machine. The further we look out into the universe, the further back in time we reach. Most of what we see is actually dark matter and dark energy, but its nature eludes us... for the moment.