The Trillion Dollar Space Economy: Turning science-fiction into science-fact (Full Documentary)

The prospect of Earth being ruled from space is no longer science-fiction. The dream of the original Dr. Strangelove, Wernher von Braun (from Nazi rocketscientist to NASA director) has survived every US administration since WW2 and is coming to life. Today the technology exists to weaponize space, a massive American industry thrives, and nations are maneuvering for advantage. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 02:09 - Pax Americana: The view that the US has the responsibility to maintain world peace ▷ 06:09 - The fear of a technological attack on the US ▷ 10:30 - US policing of space ▷ 13:40 - Space weapons: From satellite blockers to rockets ▷ 17:05 - Space is the ultimate high ground ▷ 23:36 - The outer space treaty and the militarisation of space ▷ 32:44 - Missile defense: A con? ▷ 39:48 - Nurturing the economy through militarisation ▷ 45:36 - Indoctrinating young people into a warrior culture ▷ 49:07 - Trying to make China the new boogeyman ▷ 53:53 - Global strike systems and Technology malfunctions ▷ 58:10 - Efforts to

More than fifty years after the Apollo missions, the Moon is once again at the center of space exploration. In January 2019, China achieved a historic first: landing the Chang’e 4 probe on the far side of the Moon. This scientific breakthrough reignited global interest in lunar exploration and marked the beginning of a new space race. Why are the world’s major space powers returning to the Moon? To uncover the history of our Solar System? To search for frozen water hidden in lunar craters? To build future Moon bases, exploit lunar resources, or use the Moon as a stepping stone to Mars and deep space? This documentary investigates the new race to the Moon, from China’s Chang’e missions to NASA’s Artemis program, the Orion spacecraft and the future Gateway lunar station. In France, CNES and IRAP are working with the Chinese space agency CNSA to develop advanced instruments capable of studying the lunar surface and detecting water. In Europe, ESA is contributing to the next generation of exploration vehicles for the Artemis program. Blending science, geopolitics, cutting-edge technology and

For science, the breathtaking landing of the philae lander on Comet 67P is as sensational as the landing on the moon in 1964. The Rosetta mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) was designed to study the evolution of the Solar System by exploring one of the oldest heavenly bodies – comets. The mission unveiled secrets about our existence and the genesis of the solar system. The mission consisted of the Rosetta orbiter and the Philae lander. The probes were launched on 2 March 2004, travelled 6.4 billion kilometres in 10 years and, with the help of a few planet swing-bys, arrived at Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on 6 August 2014. On 30 September 2016 the orbiter philae started its controlled descent. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 – Intro ▷ 03:37 – Rosetta Mission ▷ 04:34 – Comets ▷ 09:12 – Space Race, Cold War, 1957 ▷ 11:43 – Ariane 1 ▷ 12:50 – Giotto ▷ 16:13 – Airbus Defence and Space ▷ 21:41 – Thermal Insulation for BepiColombo ▷ 24:03 – Astronaut Training ▷ 29:14 – International Space Station (ISS) ▷ 31:45

Long time considered as being a part of the Science fiction field, asteroids mining exploitation is on the verge of becoming a reality. Powerful actors and states are preparing seriously for it, since it could very well be the answer to the growing needs in rare metals that are necessary to our numerical revolution and our energetic transition. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:00 - A brief history of mining ▷ 05:00 - The importance of metals in modern everyday life despite environmental disasters consequences ▷ 08:55 - Space, the new mining exploitation site? ▷ 12:20 - Meteorites, a source of precious metals ▷ 17:45 - The different types of asteroid ▷ 19:41 - A start-up is already preparing to exploit resources from space ▷ 24:11 - Many challenges await asteroid mining ▷ 30:38 - Luxembourg, financial center for space operations in Europe ▷ 33:50 - Property and sovereignty in space ▷ 35:30 - Understanding asteroids and how to mine them ▷ 45:50 - Jeff Bezos and colonization of space ▷ 49:30 - Conclusion ------- ------- What steps

For decades, humanity has looked at the stars and asked one terrifying question: Are we alone? In this deep-dive investigation, Life in Outer Space explores the high-octane world of astrobiology and the multi-billion dollar missions designed to find life in the most hostile corners of our solar system. From the frozen oceans of Europa and the methane storms of Titan to the "Tiger Stripes" of Enceladus, we analyze the cutting-edge technology—like the Kepler probe and the Mars 2020 rover—pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

Discover how the booming commercial space industry is changing what's possible in space and on Earth, from tech innovation to democratizing space travel. In this episode of Behind the Wings, we dive deep into the rise of the space economy, exploring how public-private partnerships, entrepreneurial startups, and billionaires are reshaping space exploration. Learn why NASA's new approach of collaborating with private companies is enabling more innovation, faster progress, and access to orbit for companies of all sizes. Hear from leaders at Voyager Space Holdings, Lunar Outposts, and Sierra Space about how competition and cooperation are fueling unprecedented investment, driving down launch costs, and making routine trips to space a reality. We also showcase real-world NASA spinoff technologies that are solving critical problems on Earth, such as sensors initially designed for lunar dust now improving air quality near schools and breweries capturing CO2 for reuse. Former astronauts and pioneers explain how these advances not only push the boundaries of space but also lead to practical benefits like more affordable solar power, better environmental monitoring, and new opportunities in manufacturing and research.