Space's Deepest Secrets

Space's Deepest Secrets
Title card
Genre	Documentary series
Narrated by	David O'Brien
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	8
No. of episodes	93
Production
Running time	40–43 minutes
Production company	Red Marble Media
Original release
Network	Science Channel
Release	April 26, 2016 (2016-04-26) – present

Space's Deepest Secrets is a documentary science television series narrated by David O'Brien. Aired by the Science Channel, it premiered on April 26, 2016.

According to the Science Channel, "Space's Deepest Secrets shares the stories of the men and women who pushed their ingenuity and curiosity beyond the limits to uncover some of the most groundbreaking findings in the history of space exploration."

Episode list

Season 1 (2016)

Episode #	Title	Directed by	Original air date
1	"The Universe's Greatest Hits"	Joel Pincosy	April 26, 2016 (2016-04-26)
From the mission that saw Pluto for the first time to the Mars rovers, a new breed of explorers are risking their careers, and even their lives, to lead humanity to worlds we have never seen and tackle the mysteries of life itself.
2	"Hunt For Dark Energy"	Mark Radice	May 3, 2016 (2016-05-03)
Meet the scientists across the world on the hunt for dark energy, an unknown form of energy which is hypothesized to permeate all of space and may be accelerating the expansion of the universe.
3	"Death of the Solar System"	George Harris	May 10, 2016 (2016-05-10)
An exploration of the dramatic fate of our future descendants, the technology they will need to survive the end of this world billions of years from now, and our options for colonizing a new planet somewhere far from Earth.
4	"Alien Oceans"	David Stewart	May 17, 2016 (2016-05-17)
A soaring quest through the Solar System's exotic and hidden water realms, from the deep seas below the icy crust of Europa to the vast prehistoric oceans that once existed on Mars billions of years ago.
5	"Secret History of the Voyager Mission"	Christopher Riley	May 24, 2016 (2016-05-24)
Thirty-five years after leaving Earth, the Voyager spacecraft is going to leave the Solar System. The incredible story of a mission that was only supposed to last five years but is still going today.
6	"The Plot Against Gravity"	Nic Young	May 31, 2016 (2016-05-31)
The story of how a large aerospace company, BAE Systems, began a secret project to counter the force of gravity while NASA simultaneously ran a similar Breakthrough Propulsion Physics Program.
7	"Attack of the Space Junk"	David Stewart	June 7, 2016 (2016-06-07)
The future of space travel is under attack – by millions of pieces of debris from old satellites and missions that surround Earth. Go inside the effort by the United States Government and others to combat the lethal threat of space junk.
8	"Quest for the First Star"	Toby Macdonald	June 14, 2016 (2016-06-14)
A team of scientists are looking for the very first stars in the universe, which were born moments after the Big Bang and gave creation the earliest ingredients for life. Go inside this groundbreaking quest for this pivotal moment.
9	"When the Sun Attacks"	Ben Fox	June 21, 2016 (2016-06-21)
When the Sun flares up, billions of tons of superheated gas and intense radiation are propelled toward Earth. Experts are trying to predict what is coming toward the Earth and how to prepare for this threat.
10	"Inside NASA's Mission to Mars"	Alex Hearle	June 28, 2016 (2016-06-28)
An in-depth look at how NASA is preparing for its most ambitious and dangerous mission yet: To land a human being on the surface of Mars.
11	"Secret History of the Solar System"	Toby Macdonald	August 6, 2016 (2016-08-06)
The discovery of exoplanets pushes scientists to reexamine the origin of the Solar System. The evidence infers a tale of unrestrained collisions and chaos.
13	"Dark Secret of the Universe"	David Stewart	August 20, 2016 (2016-08-20)
Scientists are on the hunt to finally crack the dark secrets of the atoms that make up the universe.
14	"Inside a Monster Black Hole"	David Stewart	August 27, 2016 (2016-08-27)
Inside the supermassive black hole that sits in the middle of our galaxy.

Season 2 (2017)

Episode #	Title	Directed by	Original air date
3	"Black Holes: The Einstein Prophecy"	Duncan Bulling	April 25, 2017 (2017-04-25)
Researchers investigate the dark secrets of the mysterious phenomena known as black holes.
4	"Secret History of Jupiter"	Nathan Budd	May 2, 2017 (2017-05-02)
NASA's Juno mission reveals secrets about Jupiter, a strange world that is more like a star than a planet. Learning what lies beneath the planet's violent storms provides scientists with a new understanding of the Solar System.
5	"Mysteries of Alien Volcanoes"	James Franklin	May 9, 2017 (2017-05-09)
New research into the Solar System's alien volcanoes reveal shocking discoveries. Many of these fiery wonders are similar to the volcanoes on Earth, and some might even have created the conditions for extraterrestrial life.
7	"Race to Planet 9"	James Franklin	May 23, 2017 (2017-05-23)
Scientists believe that there is an undiscovered massive planet lurking at the edge of the Solar System. Join researchers as they hunt for this mysterious world, an investigation that could reveal the secret history of the Solar System's formation.
8	"Rise of the Monster Stars"	Duncan Bulling	May 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)
The most extreme stars in our universe could be the key to understanding life in the cosmos. These monster stars are among the oldest in the universe, and can be hundreds of times larger than the Sun and burn over million times brighter.
10	"Secret History of the Big Bang"	Nathan Budd	June 13, 2017 (2017-06-13)
Scientists are in a race to find the beginning of time and space, the Big Bang. Cutting-edge technology helps astronomers look back in time to uncover the mysteries of the universe's creation, revealing the first moments of the cosmos.

Season 3 (2017)

Episode #	Title	Directed by	Original air date
1	"Hunt for the Hidden Cosmos"	Ben Lawrie	August 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)
New telescope technology has helped astronomers to explore the never-before-seen invisible universe. These modern marvels ushered in a new age of discovery, revealing secrets of space, from giant black holes to supernovas.
2	"When Meteors Attack"	Ivo Filatsch	August 29, 2017 (2017-08-29)
Meteors are a deadly threat for our planet, but new technology may provide a way for Earth to fight back when they attack. Join experts as they uncover the mysteries behind these fascinating and terrifying celestial objects.
3	"Inside the New Space Race"	Abbey Jack Neidik	September 5, 2017 (2017-09-05)
Space entrepreneurs are on a race to transform space travel and create a home for humans beyond Earth. In this 21st century Space Race, meet visionaries as they plan regular rocket launches, space hotels, and colonies on Mars.
4	"Search For Alien Earths"	Ruth Chao	September 12, 2017 (2017-09-12)
Astronomers are on the hunt for the groundbreaking discovery that confirms extraterrestrial life. Using state-of-the-art technology like the Kepler space telescope, scientists examine thousands of exoplanets in search of another Earth.
6	"The Sun's Greatest Mysteries"	Matt Barrett	September 26, 2017 (2017-09-26)
The latest discoveries reveal the mysterious and ever-changing nature of the Sun. Astronomers are only now beginning to understand the vast power of our giant star, and new ground-breaking investigations show it like never before.
7	"Expedition Extraterrestrial"	Ruth Chao	October 3, 2017 (2017-10-03)
Scientists on the hunt for extraterrestrial life suspect that it might exist in the Solar System. Using the latest discoveries, experts might at last confirm that our neighbors might harbor alien life.
8	"When Black Holes Collide"	David Briggs	October 10, 2017 (2017-10-10)
Three scientists won the Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking discovery of gravitational waves. These mysterious ripples in space and time were theorized by Albert Einstein and might reveal the secrets behind the birth of the universe.

Season 4 (2018)

Episode #	Title	Directed by	Original air date
9	"Mystery of the Northern Lights"	Tom Ranson	July 17, 2018 (2018-07-17)
The aurora borealis is one of Earth's most incredible sights, and new discoveries finally explain why these mysterious lights appear and what they reveal about the Sun's sinister and deadly powers.

Season 5 (2018)

Episode #	Title	Directed by	Original air date
2	"Mystery of the Alien Megastructure"	Tom Hewitson	October 22, 2018 (2018-10-22)
A mysterious star hundreds of light years away might hold the hard evidence of extraterrestrial life, as experts speculate that its bizarre behavior points to proof of a massive alien-made megastructure.
3	"Journey to Saturn's Rings"	Ingo Nyakairu	October 29, 2018 (2018-10-29)
New discoveries are changing what humans know about Saturn's rings, revealing that they are newer and more mysterious than most imagined, and that some day soon they might disappear forever.

Season 6 (2019)

Episode #	Title	Directed by	Original air date
2	"Secrets of the Seven Earths"	George Harris	March 26, 2019 (2019-03-26)
The new discovery of seven alien Earth-like planets in a faraway planetary system is a major milestone in the hunt for extraterrestrial life. Experts investigate the secrets of TRAPPIST-1's mysterious worlds to reveal if Earthlings are alone in the universe.

Season 7 (2020)

Episode #	Title	Directed by	Original air date

Season 8 (2021)

Episode #	Title	Directed by	Original air date	US Viewers (millions)
1	"Mystery of Dead Planets"	Rob Elliott	March 31, 2021 (2021-03-31)	0.295
Astronomers unmask the truly destructive nature of the cosmos.
2	"Space's Great Wall"	Nathan Budd	April 7, 2021 (2021-04-07)	0.196
Astronomers discover a cosmic structure over a billion light years long.
3	"Curse of the White Holes"	Nathan Budd	April 14, 2021 (2021-04-14)	N/A
Einstein's theory of relativity predicts the existence of white holes.
4	"Bermuda Triangle of Space"	Ross Kirby	April 21, 2021 (2021-04-21)	0.233
Scientists have detected a region of space they have yet to understand.
6	"Secrets of the Asteroids"	Tom Ranson	May 5, 2021 (2021-05-05)	0.201
NASA investigates an asteroid in more detail than ever before.
7	"Space Force Declassified"	David Briggs	May 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)	N/A
Discover the cutting-edge race to build the ultimate space weapon.
Special	"Secrets of the Hubble"	David Briggs	May 19, 2021 (2021-05-19)	N/A
Two-hour episode that presents the history of the Hubble Space Telescope, its repairs, and some of the discoveries resulting from Hubble's images and data.

External links

• sciencechannel.com Space′s Deepest Secrets
• Space's Deepest Secrets at IMDb
• trakt.tv Space's Deepest Secrets
• tvmaze.com Space's Deepest Secrets – Episode Guide