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Zenith

13 Episodes

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13 Episodes

The Launchers

25m

This episode examines a range of launchers that are integral to space research.

Mars

25m

This episode looks at the work of the probes orbiting Mars and the rovers exploring its surface.

Saturn

25m

Explore the work done by the Cassini probe that spent more than 13 years examining the Saturnian system.

The International Space Station

25m

This episode exposes the working life of people who spend months orbiting in micro gravity.

Jupiter

25m

This episode examines the work of the Galileo orbiter and the Juno probe that went into orbit around Jupiter.

Spacesuit

26m

This episode looks at the evolution of the modern spacesuit, capable of supporting life in extreme conditions.

The Other Planets

28m

Explore what we know about the solar system's difficult to reach planets and the probes that have visited them

The Sun

24m

This episode examines the work done by the SOHO, the Solar Dynamics Observatory and the Parker Solar Probe.

Space Telescopes

24m

This episode looks at the development of the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope.

Beyond The Solar System

25m

Look at the making of the first photograph of a black hole and the search for planets orbiting distant stars.

Space Communication

25m

Look at satellite telecommunications and new techniques designed to increase the rates of data transmission.

The Earth

25m

This episode looks at the growing understanding of the Earth's complex climatic systems.

The Future

25m

Look at the new human-rated spacecraft, reusable boosters and new techniques to refuel satellites in space.