Name: Zenith: Advances in Space Exploration
Genre: Factual

May contain flashing images. May be unsuitable for very young viewers.

We look at Earth's complex climatic systems and the part on-orbit observation plays in the growth of knowledge about our planet.

Earth

Factual

Documentary

A revolution in space technology is unfolding. Zenith reveals these latest developments and the implications they hold for all of us.

Zenith: Advances in Space Exploration

Series 1

A revolution in space technology is unfolding.

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

The Launchers

We look at probes orbiting Mars and rovers exploring its surface.

Mars

The Cassini probe spent 13 years examining the Saturnian system.

Saturn

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

The International Space Station

This episode examines the work of the Galileo orbiter and the Juno probe that have advanced our deeper understanding of this giant.

Jupiter

We look at the evolution of the modern spacesuit, capable of supporting life in extreme conditions.

Spacesuit

Now the smaller rocky planets and asteroids are key to understanding the formation of our planets.

The Other Planets

We feature the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, Solar Dynamics Observatory and Parker Solar Probe.

The Sun

Space telescopes orbiting above the distorting effects of the Earth's atmosphere, such as the Hubble, have made incredible contributions to our knowledge of the universe.

Space Telescope

This episode looks at the effort involved in making the first photograph of a black hole and the search for planets orbiting distant stars.

Beyond the Solar System

We examine the emerging techniques designed to increase the rates of data transmission from distant space probes.

Space Communication

We look at the development of new human-rated spacecraft, reusable boosters, laser communications, the Ion Drive and techniques to refuel satellites in space.

Future Directions

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