The Untold Story of the Space Race (1957-1963)

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

In 1961 when President John F Kennedy announced his ambition to put man on the moon, many thought this would never happen. At the time space exploration technology was far behind what was needed to successfully carry out this mission. 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!

Sparked by humanity’s unquenchable thirst for exploration and propelled by recent technological breakthroughs, this documentary will investigate the emergence of a ‘New Space’ renaissance. Far more than just a few billionaires playing with rockets, this is the story of how a trillion dollar space economy is being forged and which is already having a profound impact for all of us Earthlings. From space tourism finally becoming a reality for the world’s 0.1%, through to how contemporary satellite technology is being used in the fight against environmental destruction and even human rights abuses! Join award-winning host, Torsten Hoffmann as he explores how science fiction is becoming science fact for those with the fortitude to dream big. Director: Torsten Hoffman Original title: Fortitude: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy

Asteroids carry the first bricks of the origins of Life on Earth and hold record of the origins of our Solar System.With access secured to all major international space missions in Japan, the US and in Europe actively related to these celestial bodies, this highly visual impact film brings viewers right at the heart of the Deep impact Day (22d Sept 2022) revealing science's latest breakthroughs on asteroids diversion plan. An estimated 30 000 potentially hazardous asteroids gravitate around the Earth so we need to get ready. The research carried out on the precious samples captured during the Dart Mission and collision with Didymos asteroid brings us ever closer to the mystery of the origins of our galaxy and the emergence of the first molecules of life on earth.

Revisit a defining space-shuttle disaster and the technical, organizational and human decisions that forced NASA to reconsider the future of its program.

The Soviet Union’s first atomic bomb in 1949 set off a fierce Cold War arms and space race. Discover how nuclear weapons and rocket technology changed history forever. In this captivating episode, we dive into the dramatic events following the Soviet Union’s detonation of its first atomic weapon, Joe-1, in 1949. Learn how this pivotal moment shattered America’s nuclear monopoly and launched a high-stakes contest between superpowers. From espionage in the Manhattan Project to the secret efforts of Klaus Fuchs, the video traces the rapid escalation in nuclear and missile technology on both sides. You’ll explore the crucial roles of Wernher von Braun, the V2 rocket program, and the race to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles like the Atlas and R-7. We follow the parallel paths of American and Soviet innovation - from the tragic tale of Albert the monkey’s spaceflight to the triumph and panic of Sputnik’s launch in 1957. See how political shifts, such as Eisenhower’s presidency and Khrushchev’s reforms, shaped military strategy and scientific ambition. As NASA is born and the Van Allen Belt is discovered, the stakes