The complex engineering challenges that make re-entry into the earth's atmosphere so dangerous. Scientists have labored for years to bring a crew safely home in what is essentially a meteorite, wrapped in a cocoon of fire, hurtling towards earth six times faster than the fastest bullet. Scientific experts from NASA explain the significance of Columbia's events as they unfolded, offer insights into what may have caused them and how those key events contributed to the shuttle’s ultimate destruction.
Go higher, faster and farther with the Smithsonian as they explore the dreams of flight.
In one single, epic camera move we journey from Earth's surface to the outermost reaches of the univ...
Travel alongside the astronauts as they deploy and repair the Hubble Space Telescope, soar above Ven...
This film shows how far we have come since the cold-war days of the 50s and 60s. Back then the Russi...
The Academy Award® nominee Cosmic Voyage combines live action with state-of-the-art computer-generat...
Archival material from the original NASA film footage – much of it seen for the first time – plus in...
From the unique vantage point of 200 miles above Earth's surface, we see how natural forces - volcan...
In the midst of one of the most significant moments in human history - the Moon landing - a guy work...
As the Space Race ensues, seven pilots set off on a path to become the first American astronauts to ...
The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-Ameri...
With unique access to Nasa, Brian Cox follows Perseverance rover’s search for life on Mars during a ...
Astronauts who have seen the Earth from space have often described the 'Overview Effect', an experie...
A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtai...
Filmed by Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Al Giddings, this timeless program takes a stirring loo...
A look back at the origins of rocket science and forward to the cutting edge technology of reusable ...
Documentary that explores the birth and growth of satellite espionage.
A unique behind-the-scenes access to NASA’s ambitious mission to launch the James Webb Space Telesco...
Top scientists want to build a nuclear bomb-powered spaceship to visit Mars and the planets.
In the mid-1960's, after the success of Project Mercury, the need to master long-duration missions a...
Examine the remarkable role NASA plays both in our country and for our planet. Covering sixty years ...