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S1 E20: The First Picture of a Black Hole

For the first time, scientists have captured a photograph of a black hole which verifies one of the most important theories in physics and might help unlock the greatest mysteries of the cosmos.

7:59-8:22AM

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23 Min

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2021

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Documentary

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S1 E79: Voyage Into the Sun

For the first time in history, NASA's Parker Solar Probe has pierced the Sun's corona and is orbiting above its surface.

May 19

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12:54AM

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34 Min

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S1 E76: Year of the Asteroid

While humans debate which is worse, dwindling resources or planet-killing celestial bodies, new breakthroughs in extraplanetary surveying and rocket propulsion are revealing the dichotomy of asteroids.

May 20

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10:26PM

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22 Min

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S1 E74: First Images: The James Webb Telescope

The dawn of a new era in astronomy has begun as the world gets its first look at the full capabilities of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

May 19

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11:28PM

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29 Min

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S1 E62: Drones in Space: Mars to Titan

Drones head into outer space with the Mars Helicopter's success paving the way for Dragonfly, a daring future mission to Titan.

6:43-7:03AM

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20 Min

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S1 E20: The First Picture of a Black Hole

For the first time, scientists have captured a photograph of a black hole which verifies one of the most important theories in physics and might help unlock the greatest mysteries of the cosmos.

7:59-8:22AM

•

23 Min

•

Available with Freestream