S2 E1 • Episode 1

Première diffusion : 17 janvier 2012

S2 E2 • The Lunar Rover - Apollo's Final Challenge

In the summer of 1969, Apollo 11 succeeded in being the first manned mission to land on the moon. The next challenge was to develop a lunar rover that would allow astronauts to explore the moon's vast surface. However, the project was met with numerous problems. How would they build a lunar rover that would fit in the small space of the lunar module? How would they design tires that would be both light and strong? The team of engineers only had a year and a half to complete the first vehicle. The untold story behind the development of the lunar rover, said to be the final hurdle of the Apollo project, is revealed using valuable historic footage

Première diffusion : 24 janvier 2012

S2 E3 • Episode 3

Première diffusion : 31 janvier 2012

S2 E4 • Space Tourism - A New Chapter in Space History

In the United States, a new chapter in space history is about to begin with civilian space travel. A number of private companies are venturing into the development of space technology, which was until now a government program. Mojave, a desert town in California, is at the forefront of space exploration. Fourteen companies gathered there for a competition to develop the next generation of spacecrafts. Their projects, however, aren't limited to just building space vehicles. They're also working on developing space ports and space hotels. Follow the private sector's latest space projects as they move full speed ahead.

Première diffusion : 14 février 2012

S2 E5 • Episode 5

Première diffusion : 21 février 2012

S2 E6 • Episode 6

Première diffusion : 28 février 2012

S2 E7 • Episode 7

Première diffusion : 6 mars 2012

S2 E8 • Episode 8

Première diffusion : 13 mars 2012

S2 E9 • Episode 9

Première diffusion : 5 avril 2012

S2 E10 • Illuminating the Magellanic Clouds

The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, luminous in the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere, are celestial bodies shrouded in mystery, but recent observations have revealed some startling facts about them. They are survivors of galaxies formed in the early stages of the Universe.

Première diffusion : 12 avril 2012

S2 E11 • Episode 11

Première diffusion : 19 avril 2012

S2 E12 • Signals from Outer Space?

Were "little green men" trying to contact us? Over 40 years ago, extremely constant pulses were detected reaching the Earth from outer space. It caused a great sensation. Speculation was that the signals were coming from intelligent life somewhere in outer space. Scientists conducted careful investigations but they couldn't identify the source. It was later found that these signals were coming from newly discovered stars called pulsars. What exactly are these curious stars? Using dynamic CG images, we provide a fascinating look at the challenges scientists face in investigating these unusual stars.

Première diffusion : 10 mai 2012

S2 E13 • Episode 13

Première diffusion : 24 mai 2012

S2 E14 • Episode 14

Première diffusion : 31 mai 2012

S2 E13 • Episode 13

Première diffusion : 21 mai 2012

S2 E15 • Episode 15

Première diffusion : 7 juin 2012

S2 E16 • Monster Black Holes - The Invisible Hands of the Universe

Monster black holes contain several million to ten billion times the mass of our Sun. They've been discovered in the center of many galaxies, each with their own hundreds of billions of stars. Observations have shown that the mass of monster black holes stands in proportion to the mass of their galaxies. Scientists have begun to believe that these giant black holes are the key for understanding how galaxies emerged and developed throughout the history of our 13.7 billion-year-old universe. The latest astronomical observations illustrated by magnificent computer graphics close in on the essence of these monster black holes.

Première diffusion : 14 juin 2012

S2 E17 • Episode 17

Première diffusion : 28 juin 2012

S2 E18 • Episode 18

Première diffusion : 12 juillet 2012

S2 E19 • Episode 19

Première diffusion : 26 juillet 2012

S2 E20 • Episode 20

Première diffusion : 2 août 2012

S2 E21 • Episode 21

Première diffusion : 9 août 2012

S2 E22 • Episode 22

Première diffusion : 6 septembre 2012

S2 E23 • Episode 23

Première diffusion : 13 septembre 2012

S2 E24 • Episode 24

Première diffusion : 20 septembre 2012

S2 E25 • Episode 25

Première diffusion : 4 octobre 2012

S2 E26 • Episode 26

Première diffusion : 11 octobre 2012

S2 E27 • Episode 27

Première diffusion : 1 novembre 2012

S2 E28 • Episode 28

Première diffusion : 8 novembre 2012

S2 E29 • Episode 29

Première diffusion : 29 novembre 2012

S2 E30 • Saturn's Moon Titan - Another Earth?

Even with a surface temperature of -180ºC, Saturn's moon, Titan, could be another Earth. It rains liquid methane from its icy cold skies. There's evidence of lakes filled this liquid methane. There are other surprising phenomena found on Titan's surface -- dunes made of enormous quantities of organic material that could contain the building blocks for DNA, as well as volcanoes that spew plumes of viscous "lava" composed of super-cooled water mixed with ammonia. Today, astrobiologists are conducting studies on the possibility that life could be present on Titan. This program reveals the latest findings about one of Saturn's most fascinating moons.

Première diffusion : 6 décembre 2012

S2 E31 • Episode 31

Première diffusion : 13 décembre 2012

S2 E32 • Episode 32

Première diffusion : 27 décembre 2012