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A look at taking the first photo of a black hole and the search for planets orbiting distant stars.
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S1, EP1 "The Launchers"
Examining the heavy launchers that are an integral part to space research.
S1, EP2 "Mars"
Probing Mars and the rovers exploring its surface.
S1, EP3 "Saturn"
The work done by the Cassini probe that spent more than 13 years examining the Saturnian system.
S1, EP4 "The International Space Station"
Exposing the working life of people who spend months orbiting in micro gravity.
S1, EP13 "The Future"
A look at the development of new spacecraft, reusable boosters, the Ion Drive, and more.
S1, EP12 "The Earth"
A look at the Earth's complex climatic systems and the role of on-orbit observation of the planet.
S1, EP11 "Space Communication"
The satellite telecommunications industry and increasing space probe data transmission.
S1, EP10 "Beyond the Solar System"
A look at taking the first photo of a black hole and the search for planets orbiting distant stars.
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