The Planets and Beyond
The story of the discovery and exploration of the planets, revealing the deepest secrets of our neighbors in space.
Cast: Michael J. Massimino
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8 episodes
1. Jupiter: King of the PlanetsAstronaut Mike Massimino leads a journey to Jupiter where he investigates the planet's deepest mysteries and tries to discover if its origins make it the sun's secret twin.TV-PGCC43minAug 22, 2017
2. Mars: The Definitive GuideAstronaut Mike Massimino reveals the answers to some of the greatest mysteries on the Red Planet. Using the most detailed survey of Mars ever created, he discovers the dark history of our closest neighbor.TV-PGCC43minAug 29, 2017
3. Venus: The Hell PlanetAstronaut Mike Massimino explores Venus, a hellish planet covered in active volcanoes and dense clouds. Using cutting edge technology, he decodes the secrets beneath this volatile planet and investigates if Earth could be heading towards the same fate.TV-PGCC43minSep 5, 2017
4. Saturn: Mysteries Among the RingsAstronaut Mike Massimino reveals the mysterious secrets of Saturn and its rings; using the latest science from the Cassini mission, he explores the planet's giant icy geysers, powerful hurricanes, and moon that may be hiding extraterrestrial life.TV-PGCC43minSep 12, 2017
5. Planet 9: The Lost WorldAstronaut Mike Massimino investigates the possibility of a giant ninth planet at the edge of the solar system; using the latest technology, he reveals the incredible secrets of this mysterious world.TV-PGCC43minSep 19, 2017
6. Pluto: The Secret ScienceAstronaut Mike Massimino explores the dwarf planet Pluto, a tiny frozen world surrounded in secrets; using the latest science, he investigates the possibility of life in its mysterious ocean.TV-PGCC43minSep 26, 2017
7. Alien Worlds: Stranger Than FictionAstronaut Mike Massimino explores the incredible new alien planets being found daily by astronomers; using the latest science, he investigates everything from worlds that appear to eat light to planets that resemble Earth in shocking ways.TV-PGCC43minOct 3, 2017
8. The Moon: Earth's Guardian AngelAstronaut Mike Massimino reveals the mysterious secrets of the moon, a world permanently tied to Earth; using new research, he uncovers the mysterious origin of the moon and how it kick-started life on Earth.TV-PGCC43minOct 10, 2017
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The story of the discovery and exploration of the planets, revealing the deepest secrets of our neighbors in space.
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