• 2015
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The New Frontier

Summary 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. View more details

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The New Frontier

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Claire Vallat Stuart Sykes

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7.1

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Dec 31, 2014

Countries of origin : Australia

Language : English

Production companies : Astro Media

Summary 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. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Dec 31, 2014

Countries of origin : Australia

Language : English

Production companies : Astro Media

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Dec 31, 1969
From There To Here
Off 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.
Episode 2 • Dec 31, 1969
Return to the Moon
It 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.
Episode 3 • Dec 31, 1969
The Inner Worlds
Exploration 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.
Episode 4 • Dec 31, 1969
Next Stop Mars
Mars 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.
Episode 5 • Dec 31, 1969
The Planet Makers
The 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.
Episode 6 • Dec 31, 1969
The Gas Giants
There era of mere flybys of the outer solar planets is ending. Orbiters of Jupiter and Saturn are now on station. Orbiters of Uranus and Neptune have been proposed though unlikely to receive funding in the near future. But a probe dedicated to exploring the Kuiper belt has already taken a closer look at Pluto.
Episode 7 • Dec 31, 1969
The Moons of Olympus
Enough 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.
Episode 8 • Dec 31, 1969
The Sun
Solar weather effects Earth's weather. Ample motivation to operate a fleet of satellites to monitor Sol's behavior.
Episode 9 • Dec 31, 1969
Exo Planets
As scientists and astronomers peer more closely and with evermore fidelity at nearby stars, they are discovering countless exo planets. How many Earth-like planets are out there? Could one of them hold life not so different from our own?
Episode 10 • Dec 31, 1969
Edge of the Universe
The 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.
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