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S5 E9 Peering into the Abyss

Documentary

PG

24 minutes

May 9, 2022

Imaging a black hole was groundbreaking. With IXPE's high-energy telescope, we're set to observe cosmic spectacles like colliding black holes and neutron stars, unveiling their hidden mysteries using x-ray vision, a new frontier in astronomy.

Season 5, 10 Episodes

Season 5 (10 Episodes)

New Frontier - Star Light, Star Bright

Star Light, Star Bright,

Current solar missions advance star science, revealing workings of solar winds and their planetary impact. Insights enhance comprehension of other stars, paving the way for deeper exploration.

New Frontier - Moon Shine

Global push to revisit Moon accelerates, with multinational collaboration aiming to stay and exploit lunar resources. Scientists and engineers eye Moon and Mars for extracting valuable resources from regolith and soil.

New Frontier - Rising Tides

New Earth observation satellites ensure ongoing climate data continuity. Focused on escalating global temperatures and ocean levels, scientists note alarming acceleration surpassing projections, with relentless glacier melting.

New Frontier - Earths Evil Twin

Earths Evil Twin,

Venus, Earth's nearest and similar-sized planet, once potentially harbored life. A transformation occurred, enveloping it in scorching, poisonous clouds.

New Frontier - Increasing Orbit

Increasing Orbit,

The ISS, a space mainstay, faces its end, sparking plans for replacement stations.

New Frontier - Mountains in the dark

Mountains in the dark,

Asteroids, remnants of the early solar system, offer insights into planetary origins. Psyche spacecraft prepares to analyze a distinctive metallic asteroid.

New Frontier - Oceans in the Sky

Oceans in the Sky,

Juice and Europa Clipper missions target Jupiter, dedicating four years to studying its atmosphere, magnetosphere, and crucially, icy moons like Europa, Callisto, and Ganymede.

New Frontier - Webb of life

The James Webb Space Telescope is active after launch via Ariane 5. This $10 billion spacecraft orbits the Sun, poised to explore distant galaxies, analyze exoplanet atmospheres, and spark fresh inquiries in the quest for knowledge.

New Frontier - Peering into the Abyss

Peering into the Abyss,

Imaging a black hole was groundbreaking. With IXPE's high-energy telescope, we're set to observe cosmic spectacles like colliding black holes and neutron stars, unveiling their hidden mysteries using x-ray vision, a new frontier in astronomy.

New Frontier - The Next Big Leaps

The Next Big Leaps,

SunRISE, SPHEREx, NEOS, and more projects aim to deepen understanding of Earth, space, Dark Matter, and primordial galaxies.

Details

New Frontier

Documentary

PG

1 Season

24 minutes

World events and funding cuts have obscured space exploration, yet recent private missions rekindle interest. Amidst ISS servicing by private craft, it's time to refocus on space's new horizons.

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