Space Age

Could the Red Planet hold the clues to the origin of life and even to the early history of our own world? Explore the possibilities as we embark on a fascinating voyage to Earth's haunting neighbor.

Satellites fill the skies above us. They have already drawn the world together, but can they help reverse the global destruction we have done? Find out how satellites have actually kept the peace and how new uses may help developing nations move into the 21st century.

Rise above Earth's atmosphere to discover colliding galaxies, exploding stars, and a universe that is unimaginably violent and chaotic. Catch a glimpse of just how large the universe is allow your imagination to soar as we contemplate the Earth's fiery origin an possibly its fate.

From our first trip to the moon, we have been considering the possibilities of colonizing it. How can we use the men's resources to build shelter, provide air, water and energy to support those who might eventually live there? Blast off and explore where mankind's one giant leap could take us next.

The photo of the Earth from space began the transformation of our understand of Earth as a living system. Now the technology developed to explore other planets is being used to monitor this living system and chart a course for a healthy planet in ways that were never possible before the space age.

From Sputnik to 'Star Wars', space exploration has contributed to international political change. Today, the space age has entered an era of new motivations and challenges. Delve into this fascinating segment and learn where the Space Age is taking us.