The Planets and Beyond

The Planets and Beyond

  • 2017
  • 2 Seasons
  • 23 Episodes
  •  8.2  (6)
  •   Ended

The story of the discovery and exploration of the planets, revealing the deepest secrets of our neighbors in space.

The Planets and Beyond
Seasons
Alien Oceans: Search for Life
15. Alien Oceans: Search for Life
September 25, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the mysterious oceans of the solar system, where the latest discoveries provide new clues in the search for alien life.
Alien Moons: The Next Earth
14. Alien Moons: The Next Earth
September 18, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino journeys to the alien moons of the solar system and discovers if these strange worlds could be habitable for life beyond Earth.
Alien Volcanoes: Life in Hell
13. Alien Volcanoes: Life in Hell
September 11, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino uses the latest science to explore the alien volcanoes of distant worlds and reveals if they are hotbeds for extraterrestrial life.
Alien Stars: Mystery of the Monsters
12. Alien Stars: Mystery of the Monsters
September 04, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino journeys to the deadliest stars in the universe, where terrifying suns can rip apart planets but may be integral to life on Earth.
Dwarf Planets: Aliens Among Us
11. Dwarf Planets: Aliens Among Us
August 28, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores dwarf planets, mysterious worlds like Pluto that are too small to be a planet, but are home to some of the universe's biggest secrets.
The Solar System: Alien Origins
10. The Solar System: Alien Origins
August 21, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino uncovers the strange and violent birth of the solar system, and reveals how its planets were built from the wreckage of bygone alien worlds.
The Sun: Secrets of Our Star
9. The Sun: Secrets of Our Star
August 14, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino journeys to the sun, revealing the secrets of Earth's star and how it will one day destroy the planet.
Comets: Mysteries from the Deep
8. Comets: Mysteries from the Deep
August 07, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino reveals the alien secrets of comets, strange visitors from deep space that might be responsible for life on Earth.
Mercury: The Cursed Planet
7. Mercury: The Cursed Planet
July 31, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores Mercury, a deadly and tiny planet that faces constant attacks from the Sun, and which might one day pose a threat to all life on Earth.
Alien Galaxies: The Strange Secrets
6. Alien Galaxies: The Strange Secrets
July 24, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the universe's strangest alien galaxies, strange places that could be home to extraterrestrial life and deadly supermassive black holes.
Ice Giants: The Frozen Aliens
5. Ice Giants: The Frozen Aliens
April 17, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino journeys to Uranus and Neptune, the farthest planets from the sun and the home to some of the solar system's strangest mysteries.
Ends of the Solar System: Strange Frontiers
4. Ends of the Solar System: Strange Frontiers
April 10, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino uses the latest NASA discoveries to explore the dark and mysterious frontiers of our solar system.
Milky Way: The Monster Inside
3. Milky Way: The Monster Inside
April 03, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino explores the dark secret of the Milky Way, the home to both Earth and a terrifying supermassive black hole.
Alien Planets: Cosmic Nightmares
2. Alien Planets: Cosmic Nightmares
March 27, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massismino uncovers the violent secrets of the most deadly planets outside our solar system.
Earth: The Secret History
1. Earth: The Secret History
March 20, 2018
Astronaut Mike Massimino uses the latest science to reveal the strange secrets of planet earth, and explores whether alien earths exist elsewhere in the universe.
Description
The story of the discovery and exploration of the planets, revealing the deepest secrets of our neighbors in space.
  • Premiere Date
    August 22, 2017
  • Rating
    8.2  (6)